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Residential building in Mid-Levels West sells for $295m

This will be Weave Living’s first acquisition since its rebranding in 2020.

Residential building in Mid-Levels West sells for $295m

This will be Weave Living’s first acquisition since its rebranding in 2020.

HKMA extends Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme

Participating banks have granted over $750b relief in the scheme since January 2021.

CITIC Telecom profit up 2% in 2020

The company’s total dividends per share rose 5% YoY to 21 cents.

Wharf REIC net profits drops 24%

Its occupancy rates in its Hong Kong and Singapore properties remained high due to steady demand.

Pacific Basin Shipping spot rates could take a breather: analyst

Jefferies Hong Kong downgrades the company’s recommendation to 'hold'.

HKU ranks 22nd among world's top universities

HKU also placed the highest out of seven other Hong Kong universities that made it in the list.

Gov't approves land exchange for harbourfront dev't project

The harbourfront project will replace the original plan to construct a 25-storey industrial building.

January retail sales drop 13.6%

Total retail sales amounted $32.6b in January 2021, partially linked to the Lunar New Year celebration.

Luxury home in Hong Kong leased for record-breaking $1.35m monthly rental fee

This is only one out of seven properties that Wharf Holdings Ltd. owns in 11 Plantation Road.

Powerlong Real Estate profit up 46.5% in 2020

The real estate firm’s profit amounted to $10.5b (RMB8.81b) in 2020, whilst its contracted sales amounted to $97.8b (RMB 81.55b).

Social distancing measures extended until 17 March

This is in light of the active silent transmission in the community, the Food and Health Bureau said.

Property sales up by 21.7% in February

Sales were up to 7,561 with total consideration amounting to $64.3b.

Lee & Man Chemicals net profit slips 28.3%

Disruptions in China’s manufacturing industry affected profits.

Hong Kong's ultra wealthy population breaches 5,000

The ultra wealthy population is expected to grow by another thousand by 2025.

38% of Hong Kong firms saw salary freeze in 2020

More than one in four firms offered no increases last year.

Social benefits seen among homeowners: study

Home ownership ratio in Hong Kong fell to 51.2% in late 2020, much lower than the 60% mark.

Australian firms may bank on Hong Kong's growth in GBA: government

The Greater Bay Area’s economy is seen to reach over US$4.7t by 2030.