Hong Kong
Retail leasing momentum rises in July: JLL
Retail leasing momentum rises in July: JLL
This is as retailers grow more confident in the business environment.
Residential sales in July dampened by rate hikes
The average mortgage rate reached 2.5% by the end of the month.
Net effective rent of HK offices drop 0.1% MoM in July
Decline in rents was also observed across major office submarkets.
Industrial property leasing market remains subdued in July
Hong Kong suffered a spillover effect from lockdowns in Shanghai.
Website showcasing over 360 research and development outcomes launched
The website aims to promote reindustrialisation in HK, amongst others.
A mid-life crisis: More than 1 in 2 middle-aged Hong Kongers unprepared for retirement
43% even said that they had to reduce retirement contributions since the COVID-19 pandemic.
DBS Hong Kong names Betty Lam as managing director, head of HR
Lam had previous served in senior HR positions for HSBC, AIA, and PepsiCo.
DBS Hong Kong unveils fully-digital card loans
Customers can apply for a credit card via the DBS Card+ app.
WeChat Pay now available as payment method in Deliveroo Hong Kong
New users are entitled to an HK$50 voucher for single purchases of HK$100 or more.
Unemployment rate down 4.3% in May to July
Number of jobless persons declined by 10,400.
DBS appoints Dennis Lam as CEO of DBS Vickers Hong Kong
He was former the deputy head of research in DBS Hong Kong.
Yum China seeks primary listing in HKEX
It will be dual primary listed as it is also part of the NYSE.
HKTDC, Huatai International partner to support China’s dual circulation strategy
This is in line with China’s 14th five-year plan.
Citi names Aveline San as CEO of Hong Kong and Macau
San joined Citi in April 2019.
Local phishing websites up 524% QoQ in Q2
This translates to over 5,000 unique domains.
HK grants relief measures for public rental housing tenants
The SHC will waive the extra rent payable in the first 12 months after the rent adjustment.
Close to 1 in 2 employees will quit a job preventing them from enjoying their lives
Hong Kongers are now placing more importance on their personal life over their work life.