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DBS Hong Kong names Kuok Khoon Hua as independent non-exec director
DBS Hong Kong names Kuok Khoon Hua as independent non-exec director
The appointment is effective 7 October 2024.
Industrial leasing market weakens in Q3
Warehouse vacancy rates rose to 8.4%.
Mei Tin Road site in Tai Wai up for sale via tender
The site was later added to the land sale programme due to positive market responses.
Gov’t issues three pre-sale consents for residential developments in Q3
The developments will provide 213 residential units.
HKMC profit falls to $9m in 1H 2023
It is due to a decrease in property prices affecting the reverse mortgage business.
HKVAX obtains SFC Type 1, 7, and AMLO licences
These licences authorise HKVAX to operate as a regulated virtual asset trading platform in Hong Kong.
Ramp-and-dump suspect extradited to Hong Kong after Singapore arrest
The suspect will face a securities fraud charge.
Hong Kong boosts fintech growth
He held discussions with representatives from the financial regulators, fintech sector, academia, and research institutions.
HK launches $10m Signature Performing Arts Programme’ to support the arts
The selected programme must hold at least 15 stage performances in Hong Kong and attract at least 10,000 paid audience members.
ESR Group privatisation bid gains Qatar sovereign wealth fund’s backing
The wealth fund’s owned company holds 127.3 million shares in the ESR Group.
Giant pandas’ arrival underscores HK’s ‘unparalleled’ logistics, says Lam
The transport of An An and Ke Ke involved extensive planning and collaboration amongst multiple agencies.
Investigation launched into Anderson Road Development project
Inspections showed that six beams on the 29th floor of Tower 3 lacked the specified steel reinforcements.
HK property sales down 18.7% in September
It is also a 1.3% decline compared to the same month last year.
Hong Kong retail sales down 10.1% in August
It was due to changing consumption patterns, a strong Hong Kong dollar, and increased summer travel.
Hong Kong amongst best economies for international business
It excelled particularly in international trade, business entry, and utility services.
HK property sales drop by 22% but anticipated rate cuts may spark rebound
Developers are preparing to launch new projects, anticipating pent-up demand after a rate cut, CBRE said.
Deliveroo opens new Hop site in Yau Tsim Mong District
The site will initially offer 1,800 grocery items.