Hong Kong
3 property lessons from the cooling measures over the past 6 years
Developers are reacting strongly.
3 property lessons from the cooling measures over the past 6 years
Developers are reacting strongly.
New World Development, Kerry best positioned if and when cooling measures are relaxed
Among historically sensitive property stocks.
Bad news for physical market may be good for property stocks
Based on a medium term scenario.
Foundation stone laying ceremony for the new Patek Philippe building in Plan-les-Ouates
In January 2015, Patek Philippe announced its decision to strengthen its presence in Geneva with the construction of a new building on its manufacturing site in Plan-les-Ouates. A total of CHF 500 million (CHF 450 million for the construction and CHF 50 million for the production technical equipment) will be invested into this new building, which by 2018 will provide additional space for new activities and the transfer of know-how. The family-owned company is again making a strong commitment to its Geneva origins.
Integrated marketing: Beautiful but underutilised
The concept of integrated marketing is attractive and growing in popularity in Hong Kong – and why not? One brand, one message, many channels – it makes sense no matter how you look at it.
Cathay Pacific to benefit from new PRC-UK visa rules
Airline will also benefit from less congestion.
Cathay Pacific to nix Doha service
It cited commercial reasons.
Qatar Airways to restart twice-daily service on Hong Kong-Doha route
Expect award-winning hospitality on-board both daily flights.
Grade-A office vacancy rate plunges to 1.7% in September
Tight supply trumped robust demand.
Primary market launches 360 units amidst Mid-Autumn Festival
In contrast, the secondary market was subdued.
Hong Kong households to jump to a peak of 2.93m in 2044
But household size is expected to shrink.
August retail sales down 5.4% YoY to HK$37.9 billion
Sluggish inbound tourism is blamed.
Not adding up: Accountants and employers' differing salary expectations
Hong Kong's high demand but short supply of highly-skilled accountancy and finance talent has led to higher salary expectations from jobseekers, which cannot always be met by employers.
The world's most expensive residential location averages US$1,416 psf
Care to guess the place?
Central office market outperforms overall market in 3Q15
Through comparing occupancy movement and rental change.
Steady performance in next 12 months projected for CBD market
This is due to the current low vacancy rate.
Industrial rents rocket to a record high in 3Q15
However, momentum has slowed.