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HK OK's 9 building plans in November

In the same month, the government received 2,950 reports of unauthorized building works.

HK OK's 9 building plans in November

In the same month, the government received 2,950 reports of unauthorized building works.

HK, Croatia inks tax agreement

This will serve as a guide for investors on potential tax liabilities.

Gov’t introduces new measures to bolster financial ties with China

These measures will also benefit Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre.

Hong Kong ranks 39th in most increase in minimum wage in a year

The minimum wage in Hong Kong increased by 6.7% in the last year.

HKIA announces new executive director

Two executive directors will be appointed soon to oversee long-term and general business.

Office fit-out cost growth moderates to 2.3% in 2023

Hong Kong is amongst the most expensive markets for fit-outs in APAC.

Gov’t appoints 19 members to new tourism committee

The new members will serve the committee until December 2025.

HKIA sees record passenger and flight movements in December

In December, passenger volume increased 1.7 times YoY to 4.3 million.

Consumer prices rise 2.4% YoY in December

The December inflation is lower than the November record of 2.6%.

Fewer businesses feel optimistic about 1Q24 

Only 13% expect their business situation to be better.

Hang Seng enables credit card customers to use loyalty points in AlipayHK

They can use their loyalty points to pay at over 150,000 outlets that accept AlipayHK payments.

Housing market to enter a phase of ‘relative surplus’ between 2024-2027

JLL noted that the annual average sales of new homes in Hong Kong is only 16,400.

Jobless rate unchanged at 2.9%

The total number of unemployed people stands at 105,700.

4 trends shaping GBA’s commercial real estate investment market

Total annual investment volume reaching RMB66.1b in 2023.

Industrial rents grow 1.4% in 2023 

Renewals dominated the leasing market last year.