Hong Kong

Office market posts positive net absorption in February

This is the first time after three consecutive months of negative absorption.

Office market posts positive net absorption in February

This is the first time after three consecutive months of negative absorption.

Outstanding credit card balances went up 7.3% YoY in Q4 22

It indicates that consumers are reengaged to the market.

Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank launches business banking services for SMEs

Until 31 December, new customers may be exempt from account opening fees.

HKIA taps SITA for its net zero carbon goal

The IT provider will aid the airport in tracking and monitoring its carbon emissions.

Nos. 13-15 San On Street up for sale

The property comprises two buildings with a total gross floor area of 88,154 sq ft.

Hong Kong is Asia’s most expensive business travel destination

Globally, the market is 16th priciest for business concerns.

UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse ‘insignificant’ to HK’s banking sector: HKMA

The total assets of Credit Suisse’s HK branch represent less than 0.5% of the local banking sector's.

New co-living rental complex to attract young professionals

The 6,500 square-metre key hotel is located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui.

CK Hutchison posts 10% profit growth in 2022

Its profit attributable to ordinary shareholders stood at HK$36.6b. 

Home sales rise in February

There were 4,282 units sold during the month.

Retail leasing sentiment picks up in February

A notable transaction during the month was the ground floor of 14 Canton Road.

Grade-A office vacancy rate rises to 12.3% in February

The increase was partly due to the completion of S22 in Wong Chuk Hang.

Pay for workers in finance industries to increase by 3.8% and up in 2023

This is likely because there will be a “greater focus” on finance tech industries this year.

How Hong Kong plans to position itself as a greener city

The government will establish a green-tech committee as part of its efforts.

Unemployment rate drops to 3.3% 

There were 115,700 unemployed from December 2022 to February 2023.