Hong Kong
Market Update: HSI up 0.47%, trades higher as developed markets rebound
Market Update: HSI up 0.47%, trades higher as developed markets rebound
The Hang Seng Index reversed its loss as it closed up by 133.42 points or 0.47% at 28,755.34 on Thursday. This comes as recoveries were observed in developed markets.
Jobless rate fell to 6.8% in March, as fourth wave receded
This represents an improvement from the record high of 7.2% between December 2020-February 2021.
Struggling Gen Zs need to be 're-energized': study
More than 50% of Generation Z workers in Hong Kong say they are struggling.
Two-year slump ends as commercial property investment recovers: report
The total number of commercial real estate transactions rebounded by as much as 2.6x YoY.
HKBN interim profit falls 63% to $48.5m
The result represents a drop from $131.58m profit recorded in the six months ending in February 2020.
Grade A office vacancy up slightly to 9.4% in March
Only Central saw its vacancy rate drop during last month.
Emperor International sells industrial building for $508m
The sale shall be by way of transfer of shares of the company.
Hong Kongers shopping more online during the pandemic: report
42% of the respondents shared the sentiment that e-commerce was helping them through the current crisis.
Market Update: HSI down 1.76% on virus resurgence fears
The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed down by 513.81 points or 1.76% at 28,621.92 on Wednesday. This is due to Asian markets’ growing concerns over resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks, weighing on global investor sentiments.
ASM Pacific Technology hits record US$1.01b bookings in Q1
It surpassed its US$700m booking guidance for the quarter.
What can drive Hong Kong's economic growth?
JLL has identified eight drivers that will bring Hong Kong to “New Heights”.
Are Hongkongers moving to the Greater Bay Area?
Mortgage applications in the area have risen 40% over the past year.
Hong Kong TV rebounds to $183.6m profit after 2019 loss
The company posted a net loss of $289.9m in 2019 but bounced back during the pandemic.
Sunlight REIT portfolio records 92.7% occupancy rate
The figure is as of 31 March this year.
Redsun Services acquires 80% equity interest in property management companies
The acquisition by its wholly-owned subsidiary has a consideration of $87.8m (RMB73.54m).
ESR secures $3.104b senior unsecured corporate term loan
It is the largest USD corporate loan for ESR to date.
Market Update: HSI up by 0.10% amidst gains for financial stocks
The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed on Tuesday up by 29.58 points or 0.10% to 29,135.73. This was due in part to gains in financial stocks, as well as capital inflows from the Mainland.