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Hong Kong ranks as the world's most expensive high-street retail destination with average rent of US$4,327 per sq ft per annum, surpassing New York, Paris, London and Tokyo by a substantial margin, according to the latest research from CBRE.
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Retailing
How major sporting events are becoming part of Hong Kong’s mall retail playbook
Mall operators are expanding sports-themed campaigns and experiences as retailers fight for consumer attention.
18 Sep 2026 - 11:54AM
Hong Kong property
‘Vicious cycle’: why Hong Kong’s commercial property downturn could worsen
16 Sep 2026 - 7:00AM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong malls see growth with new stores and events: Hang Lung CEO
14 Sep 2026 - 7:00PM
Hong Kong property
Shop kings go bust: the rise and fall of Hong Kong’s retail property moguls
Shop prices in the city have fallen more than 40 per cent from their 2018 peak, but they may not have hit rock bottom yet.
13 Sep 2026 - 4:02PM
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Hong Kong property
Foreign, mainland students head to Hong Kong for study, sparking property demand
City to attract around 200,000 extra students, requiring international schools, university campuses to expand, as incentives lure wealthy migrants.
8 Sep 2026 - 3:10PM
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Hong Kong property
Banks’ reluctance to lend deepening Hong Kong shop slump: landlords
Pressing owners to repay loans amid falling values while turning away new buyers could prolong wider economic drag, advocacy group says.
7 Sep 2026 - 7:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
Dairy Queen to return to Hong Kong with 4 stores. Is it scooping up cheap rents?
American ice cream chain says flagship store to open in Causeway Bay in November, followed by three other outlets across city.
4 Sep 2026 - 8:24PM
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Bargain for Hong Kong bar property reflects struggling retail market
While North Point shop deal falls through, former home of Insomnia bar in Lan Kwai Fong sells for 60 per cent less than its 2015 value.
4 Sep 2026 - 6:00PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong bars, restaurants take on more floor space, boost novelty offerings
More food and beverage outlets ‘incorporating unique experiential elements into the dining journey’, says CBRE’s Lawrence Wan.
3 Sep 2026 - 6:00PM
Hong Kong property
Sino Land profit rises 14% as property losses narrow, but core earnings fall
Developer adds to land bank despite pressure on mall rents, as e-commerce and outbound travel reshape Hong Kong’s retail market.
1 Sep 2026 - 8:00PM
Hong Kong property
Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’ top Hong Kong retail
HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy.
31 Aug 2026 - 6:31PM
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Hong Kong property
Can Hong Kong expect to see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales?
City’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump that has triggered loan defaults.
30 Aug 2026 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong property
JD.com’s expansion could test Hong Kong’s footfall-driven retail property model
Chinese e-commerce firm builds network of stores and warehouses that analysts say may reduce reliance on footfall for some retailers.
30 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM
China consumption
Gap bucks retail headwinds with massive China expansion amid localisation drive
Gap’s plan for dozens of new stores and return to Hong Kong market comes as Ralph Lauren also posted a 40 per cent year-on-year jump in China sales in past quarter.
11 Aug 2026 - 5:00PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong’s commercial property investment growth beats Asian peers
‘Highly active’ market in city tops Singapore and Australia, although base effect, assets in receivership contribute to increase, JLL says.
11 Aug 2026 - 2:21PM
Hong Kong property
Why McDonald’s assets stand out amid a weak Hong Kong retail property market
Restaurant chain’s disposal drive shows investors cherry-pick only top-tier assets amid city’s retail property slump, analysts say.
10 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong property
Hang Lung Properties names former Starbucks China head Leo Tsoi as new CEO
Tsoi’s appointment marks Hang Lung’s first CEO change since Adriel Chan took over from his father Ronnie Chan as chairman in 2024.
7 Aug 2026 - 6:32PM
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Swire earnings show Hong Kong’s prime business hubs outpacing others in recovery
First-half results highlight a widening gap between Central’s office recovery and weaker commercial districts.
6 Aug 2026 - 6:30PM
Hong Kong property
Hang Lung looks beyond luxury amid changing consumer tastes
Record mall rental income was offset by property writedowns and weak offices, while Shanghai’s Plaza 66 aims to grow beyond luxury shopping.
1 Aug 2026 - 12:38PM
International Property
Hongkong Land acquires Singapore’s Wheelock Place in US$900m deal
Deal to buy Orchard Road complex from entity owned by Wharf Real Estate Investment is first by developer’s Singapore investment fund.
30 Jul 2026 - 8:54PM
China property
Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm to sell 8 former retail sites
Sales follow store closures as Swedish furniture retailer focuses on online channels amid sluggish property market, consumer spending.
20 Jul 2026 - 3:27PM
Hong Kong property
Retail rift: Hong Kong shops beg for rent relief, landlords hold firm
As closures continue despite rising retail sales, landlords and operators have starkly divided views on the retail leasing market.
17 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
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Lights out for Taobao-partnered furniture showroom in October: sources
Landlord Sino Group seeking a new tenant for the second-floor shop at China Hong Kong City mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, marketing materials show.
16 Jul 2026 - 4:15PM
Hong Kong economy
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Universities buying prime Hong Kong property is a win for both sectors
Centrally located premises add to the appeal of the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand while the demand invigorates a weak property sector.
13 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong property
When will Hong Kong’s retail leasing market see a turnaround?
Analysts say that geopolitical tensions, Beijing’s measures against capital flight and potential rate hikes are adding to uncertainties.
9 Jul 2026 - 7:30AM
Retailing
Xtep opens first Saucony store in Hong Kong, eyes more premium retail sites
Chinese sportswear group positions premium running brand in Hong Kong as improving market sentiment draws retailers back to prime sites.
26 Jun 2026 - 6:03PM
Mainland China
Demand from mainland Chinese students lifts Hong Kong rents, draws investors
Upfront payments and rising demand near universities are pushing rents to record highs and turning starter homes into rental assets.
14 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
China property
Park life: why China’s malls are building forests, waterfalls and sky walkways
Developers are getting creative as they try to entice China’s shoppers, who increasingly demand novelty and lush green space.
7 Jun 2026 - 10:30AM
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