News

Gov’t rolls out new arrival rules for foreign domestic helpers

They will no longer be required to undergo quarantine in designated hotels.

Gov't, MTRC ink deal for housing at Siu Ho Wan Depot site

The pact will allow construction to commence for 20,000 housing units.

HK scraps compulsory hotel quarantine for inbound travellers

Travellers, however, will still need to undergo medical surveillance for three days.

Residential block in Grampian Road sold via auction

It was sold for $404.25m to Gold Focus Holdings Limited.

HK’s share of Asian IPO at a slump: report

IPOs declined the lowest in more than two decades.

Property market most at risk as mortgage rates surge: report

The floating interest rates are affecting the property market.

Bank of China Hong Kong raises prime rate to 5.125% per annum

The bank also adjusted its HKD savings deposit rate to 0.125% pa.

Bank of East Asia raises savings rate to 0.125% per annum

It is also raising its HK dollar prime rate to 5.375% pa.

Consumer prices rise 1.9% YoY in August

The rate of increase was the same as last month.

Industrial leasing slows as global trade activities plunge in July: JLL

Global trade is negatively affecting leasing demand for industrial space.

Retail leasing continues recovery as quarantine measures eased: JLL

More leases are expected in the future as inbound visitor figures sighted to rise.

Residential sales jump 12.7% MoM in August

JLL attributed the increase to the handful of primary projects launched during the month.

HKMA raises its base rate to 3.50%

The new rate took effect on 22 September.