Hong Kong

Government eyes extensive voucher coverage

The e-consumption vouchers, however, will not be useable for paying government fees.

At least 100 buildings in Hong Kong in danger of depreciating value: JLL

These buildings need significant upgrading to remain relevant and attractive to their tenants.

All is “not rosy” despite higher-than-expected economic growth

The 7.8% YOY GDP growth was above the 3.7% Bloomberg estimate, but it will take more than that to return Hong Kong to more prosperous times.

SF REIT eyes up to $2.68b in first global offering

The logistics-focused REIT will price its offer between $4.68 and $5.16 per unit.

New travel scheme welcomes non-HK residents from China

The Come2HK Scheme will be rolled out later this month.

Hong Kong lifts UK, Ireland travel ban

Travellers may fly to Hong Kong, starting 7 May.

Green finance grant scheme starts 10 May

The scheme will grant subsidies to bond issuers and loan borrowers to cover expenses.

Retail outlook still challenged despite 20.1% rise in March sales

The value of total retail sales amounted to $27.6b during March of 2021.

Private Swiss bank buys BMO private bank in Hong Kong and Singapore.

The J Safra Sarasin Group completed the acquisition of the Bank of Montreal’s Private Banking Business.

Fewer SMEs now struggle in securing bank credit: survey

A total of 30% of SMEs perceived more difficult credit approval, down from 35% previously.

Luxury property market rebounds 0.8% in Q1 after 2020 drop

This followed the luxury residential market’s 8.2% decline last year.

IBI Group expects up to $56m profit

The Group’s preliminary estimates saw an increase in profit of between $51.9m and $56.2m.

Automation threatens 56% of the Hong Kong workforce

Fears over automation putting jobs at risk remains prominent amongst Hong Kongers.

Economy rebounds 7.8% after six quarters of contraction

The GDP growth during the first quarter was linked to Hong Kong's stronger external trade.

Mortgage loans leapt to $53b in March

Banks received nearly 18,000 applications during the month.