Prime property prices of US$25,946 per square metre push Hong Kong above Zurich, Singapore and New York: Mapping the World’s Prices report.
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‘We see significant long-term potential … and are evaluating the best ways to capture the future growth opportunities,’ coffee chain says.
China’s IP sales are projected to grow at an annual rate of 17.2 per cent through 2029 after reaching US$1 billion in 2024, CICC says.
Proponents say these property hubs make transactions more centralised and trustworthy as they are vetted by local governments.
The People’s Daily newspaper ran a commentary that railed against the ‘wilful consumerism’ of so-called blind boxes.
The outlook for 2025 is still unclear because of an ongoing consumption downgrade and changes in spending patterns.
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Prices in the secondary market fell at a faster pace as analysts say impacts from Beijing’s policy support are waning.
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The group’s offshore debt obligations will decrease by around US$5.3 billion, or 66 per cent of the total, according to the company.
Too much money could be chasing the same growth story, S&P Global Ratings says.
Labubu is a stunning success and a new Chinese cultural export, but can the company repeat its feats and rival Sanrio?
The popular plush charm is not just trendy in the region, but also expensive, selling for US$109.
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Job insecurity and shrinking household wealth are a bane for Chinese households amid the nation’s economic struggles.
Knight Frank says demand for manufacturing-related real estate could rise by as much as 20 per cent in Indonesia and Vietnam.
The situation in the secondary market remains a concern as losses in pre-owned homes deepened in April.
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Some 35 per cent of retailers entering Hong Kong this year are from mainland China, compared with 29 per cent last year, CBRE says.
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Midea and ZTO will have a 0.33 per cent and 0.44 per cent estimated weighting in the Hang Seng Index, according to the benchmark compiler.
Tenor of interest-rate swap contracts to be extended to 30 years, while contracts referencing the onshore loan prime rate will also be introduced.
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Loan comes as developer faces US$3.4 billion in debt obligations this year.
Latest measures follow efforts since 2023 to build up Qianhai and Hengqin in southern Guangdong province, and foster ties with Hong Kong.
‘There is still ample room for growth in lower-tier markets,’ analyst says.
Country Garden Services loans 1 billion yuan (US$138 million) to entities controlled by group’s chairwoman Yang Huiyan, filing says.
CSRC to help high-quality firms listed overseas offer shares in mainland China and Hong Kong, chairman Wu Qing says.
A presidential endorsement increases thirst for the drink while aggressive expansion and price competition make it more accessible.
‘I honestly don’t know where the bottom is,’ dismayed homebuyer says as trade tensions threaten to swamp a nascent recovery.
Pop Mart’s new magazine, Playground, explores social connections and seeks to unlock opportunities for its intellectual properties.
Surge in listing plans augurs well for city’s effort to claw way back to top of global ranking of fundraising destinations.
HSBC raised its target price for five mainland developers by an average of 9 per cent, implying an 18 per cent upside.
Company raises prices in US and moves more production to Vietnam to combat margin pressure amid tariff uncertainty.
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Incentives for Model Y aimed at defending its market share, after EV maker stopped importing Model S and Y amid tariff blows.
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Chinese consumers’ spending on luxury goods has been affected by falling property prices and uncertainties over the trade war, analyst says.