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Hong Kong stocks rise, but volatile trading signals fragile sentiment
Hong Kong stocks rise, but volatile trading signals fragile sentiment
Hong Kong’s financial markets are reacting to shifting global interest rate expectations.
Hong Kong real estate poised to grow in 2025 amidst sustained retail, office demand
Hong Kong’s commercial real estate market saw strong investor activity in the second half of 2024.
Trade tensions cloud Asia’s economic recovery outlook: report
The findings were based on discussions with investors from Singapore and Hong Kong.
Kai Tak Sports Park opens as Hong Kong’s largest sports hub
It features a 50,000-seat main stadium, a 10,000-seat indoor arena, and a 5,000-seat Youth Sports Ground.
Hong Kong land sales struggle as developers stay cautious: analysts
The latest bidding results for Sha Tin Town Lot No. 625 reflected tepid developer interest.
Hong Kong’s visitor arrivals jump 31% in 2024
The majority or 34 million people arrived from Mainland China, whilst 10.5 million came from other regions.
Hong Kong to raise capital for infra expansion
Capital works expenditure will increase to about $120b annually from the previously estimated $90b.
Gov't introduces one-off tax cut for 2024/25 tax year
A 100% reduction in profits tax, salaries tax, and tax under personal assessment has been proposed.
Govt adjusts stamp duty rates on property transactions
For properties valued up to $4m, buyers will pay a nominal duty of $100.
Hong Kong professionals turn to contracting as career goals shift
83% of professionals in Hong Kong see contracting as an industry with strong career growth opportunities.
Four in five Hong Kong entrepreneurs hold multiple residencies: report
HSBC said Hong Kong ranked second only to New York in terms of ultra-high-net-worth residents.
Sino Land profit drops 30% to $2.2m
Despite the decrease, the company maintained its interim dividend at 15 cents per share.
Stamp duty cut to boost demand in Hong Kong’s lower-end housing
For a $4m property, buyers will now pay $60,000 less in taxes, which could help stimulate demand in the lower-end housing market.
Transparency needed to boost confidence in Northern Metropolis: analysts
An analyst also pointed out that developers are hesitant due to unclear government policies.
Hong Kong’s property price-to-income ratio drops: JLL
However, the number of units on disposed sites ready for construction dropped by 33% year-on-year.
Procurement, logistics roles in demand for HK manufacturing in 2025
Companies are increasingly adopting nearshoring strategies in Asia to diversify supply chains and minimise geopolitical risks.
Tech talent shortage threatens digital growth in Hong Kong: report
The demand for technology professionals is on the rise, with 22% of employers planning to expand their technology teams.
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