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Hong Kong private home prices continue to fall in early 2025: report
Hong Kong private home prices continue to fall in early 2025: report
Private domestic price index for all classes fell to 284.7 in February 2025, down from 337.4 in 2023.
HK firms to embrace AI agents to combat worker burnout: Microsoft
To cope, 76% of local business leaders plan to deploy AI-driven digital labour in the next 12 to 18 months.
About 7 in 10 residents see Super March as economic boost
55% were aware of the campaign, with social media cited as the primary source of information.
Hong Kong property values, rents fall across sectors in Q1: JLL
Despite this, leasing activity in the office, retail, and residential sectors held firm.
THE HEDON in Causeway Bay listed for sale
The 27-storey property offers a total gross floor area of approximately 46,183 square feet.
Kai Tak hosts over 110,000 fans at debut rugby tournament
The 50,000-seat facility hosted the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament from 28 to 30 March.
HKEX posts record Q1 with daily turnover hitting $243b
The surge was driven by Southbound ADT of $110b.
Prime office rents decline as vacancy rate climbs
The city’s office vacancy rate climbed to 13.6%.
Music fans extend Hong Kong trips with pre- and post-show stays: survey
75% of music fans in Hong Kong SAR have flown to see their favourite artists.
Half of workers open to quitting over weak career support: survey
60% of Gen Z and 54% of Gen X respondents said they would leave if their long-term progression wasn’t acknowledged.
GDP to slow in 2025 as US-China tensions hit trade: ADB
Economy is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2025, slightly below last year’s 2.5%, before inching up to 2.5% in 2026.
Hong Kong ranks amongst costliest cities for office fit-outs
Hong Kong emerged as one of the most expensive cities globally.
Stable credit use seen in youth, but education gaps remain: survey
TransUnion warns that continued financial education is essential to maintain and improve these positive trends.
Synagistics signs $40m call option to acquire AI firm Movitech
Synagistics will gain exclusive rights to acquire Movitech over three years.
Hang Seng launches HK’s first monthly dividend-paying equity ETF
The ETF aims to provide investors with steady passive income and gain exposure to a portfolio of Hong Kong-listed companies.
HK Express resumes direct flights to Ishigaki, Nha Trang airports
The airline now operates daily flights to Ishigaki Airport and four weekly flights to Cam Ranh International Airport in Nha Trang.
Hong Kong ECM raises $129.97b in Q1, led by BYD and Xiaomi
The rise was primarily driven by two major follow-on offerings in March.
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