Hong Kong

Retail sales grows 31.3% in February 2023

But provisional online retail sales dropped 4.1% to $2.6b.

Retail sales grows 31.3% in February 2023

But provisional online retail sales dropped 4.1% to $2.6b.

HK deposits dip 1.6% to $15.39t in February

Renminbi deposits decreased by 2.8% to RMB813.5b.

Linklaters advises creditors on Sunac China's $80.07b debt restructuring agreement 

The agreement allows the company to extend the debt's maturity. 

Mortgage loans up by 29.1% to $34.2b MoM

But loans for refinancing dipped by 8.8%.

Visa names Paulina Leong as Hong Kong, Macau market lead

Her role as the appointed General Manager is effective immediately.

Mainland tourists could drive Hong Kong’s retail market growth up

Growth in the retail market could reach 25% or pre-pandemic levels.

Hong Kong explores measures to fill labour shortage

Importing foreign workers will continue if they prioritize local workers for opportunities. 

What can lead Hong Kong’s economy to rebound

Economists predict economic growth of 3.5%-4.0% for Hong Kong. 

Cathay Pacific, SPIC sign MOU for sustainable aviation fuel supply chain

This involves four SAF plants that are expected to be commissioned from 2024 to 2026.

Health planning amongst top financial goals of 3 in 10 Hongkongers

More than half use cash savings to accomplish such goals.

Residential property prices to rebound by  5%-8% in 2023

S&P Global cited China’s reopening as one of the reasons for its revival. 

Ap Lei Chau buildings sold for $157m in public auction: JLL

The sites were sold to Sky Dynamic International Investments Limited.

Hong Kongers invited to submit views on minimum wage review

The first-stage consultation will be open until 24 April.