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Home and office leasing signal recovery as retail stays weak

Home and office leasing signal recovery as retail stays weak

Grade A office space leasing rises to highest since the pandemic on expansions and relocations.

Goodman Group establishes $21.19b data center partnership

2.3 million sq. ft. across six assets including two data centers under construction

Carers database roll out to support families at risk

Low-income carers with disabilities will benefit first

Hong Kong tops global IPO market in H1 2025

It raised $107.1b across 42 listings

Real estate investment market rebounds in Q2

Office and industrial sectors remain under supply pressure.

Banks see steady growth in 2024 amidst global uncertainty

Cost management, risk vigilance, and digital innovation give resilience to the industry.

Retail sales rebound in May on improved consumption market

Total retail sales value increased by 2.4% year-on-year to $31.3 billionThe value of total retail sales in May 2025 is estimated at $31.3 billion, a 2.4% increase year-on-year(YoY) according to the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD).The figure improved from the 2.3% YoY drop in April. For the first five months combined, the value of total retail sales decreased by 4% YoY.

Southbound Travel Scheme to be launched to promote transport

Hong Kong will embrace Mainland cars in November.

Tougher foreign hiring rules may strain workforce planning

Hong Kong’s catering industry is expected to be hit the hardest.

Victoria Harbour view waterfront hotel up for sale

The 30-storey hotel has a gross floor area of 36,873 square feet.

HKICPA, ACCA renew Mutual Recognition Agreement

Both sides further enhanced connection by expanding professional development opportunities.Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) renewed its Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on 27 June.

Official taxi fleet licences to be issued

Five taxi fleet drivers can access 80 sites after receiving licences in July.

Traffic casualty benefits updated

Injury and Interim Maintenance Grants have been merged.

HA enhances medication dispensing

A maximum of eight weeks’ supply for selected drugs.Selected medications prescribed for "as needed" use will be dispensed with a maximum of eight weeks’ supply, said the Hospital Authority (HA) on 27 June.

Work injury compensation calculator launched

Users get free suggestions on various types of compensation in simple steps.

SML Group reports ESG progress towards net-zero emission by 2050

With over 92% waste no longer landfilled and 57.7% pioneer products features sustainable.

Morgan Stanley added to financial services providers list

105 financial institutions listed keep improving global OTC derivatives markets.