Commercial premises will need to cover a huge predicted deficit of EV charging stations, the property consultancy says in a report. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Electric cars mean big changes for Hong Kong’s commercial property: CBRE report

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Commercial premises will need to step up and cover a huge predicted deficit of EV charging stations, while the recycling and storage of EV batteries may spur demand for industrial and warehouse space, the property consultancy says in a report.

Commercial premises will need to cover a huge predicted deficit of EV charging stations, the property consultancy says in a report. Photo: Elson Li

Electric cars mean big changes for Hong Kong’s commercial property: CBRE report

Commercial premises will need to step up and cover a huge predicted deficit of EV charging stations, while the recycling and storage of EV batteries may spur demand for industrial and warehouse space, the property consultancy says in a report.

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Hong Kong, Singapore prime property prices to see big declines in 2024: Savills

Of the 30 cities monitored in the Savills World Prime Residential Index, 17 will see price declines, with Hong Kong projected to see the highest drop of up to 10 per cent and as much as 3.9 per cent in Singapore.

2 hours ago

Hong Kong stocks slip from 3-week high before Alibaba earnings report

Hong Kong stocks retreat after rising to the highest since January 11 as investors look to Alibaba’s earnings to add to other recent bullish report cards.

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Hong Kong’s residential property market is in for another rough year, according to Savills. Photo:  Sam Tsang

Hong Kong, Singapore prime property prices to see big declines in 2024: Savills

Of the 30 cities monitored in the Savills World Prime Residential Index, 17 will see price declines, with Hong Kong projected to see the highest drop of up to 10 per cent and as much as 3.9 per cent in Singapore.

2 hours ago
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip from 3-week high before Alibaba earnings report

Hong Kong stocks retreat after rising to the highest since January 11 as investors look to Alibaba’s earnings to add to other recent bullish report cards.

Hong Kong stocks retreat after rising to the highest since January 11 as investors look to Alibaba’s earnings to add to other recent bullish report cards.

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China technology

IDG Capital works to rebut US claims over China military ties

IDG is one of the oldest venture firms in the market and has been in China since 1993, having invested in more than 1,600 companies, with 500 of them going public or getting acquired.

IDG is one of the oldest venture firms in the market and has been in China since 1993, having invested in more than 1,600 companies, with 500 of them going public or getting acquired.

4 hours ago

Star China banker’s disappearance made his firm a buyout target

Star banker Bao Fan’s boutique investment bank China Renaissance Holdings has drawn interest from a Hong Kong-based financial group and a couple of small Chinese brokerages.

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Star China banker’s disappearance made his firm a buyout target

Semiconductor giant TSMC to build second plant in Japan with new investor Toyota

TSMC’s second chip fabrication plant in Japan marks a major victory for Prime Minister Fumio Shikida, as his government seeks to boost domestic production of integrated circuits.

6 Feb 2024 - 10:19PM
Semiconductor giant TSMC to build second plant in Japan with new investor Toyota

IDG Capital works to rebut US claims over China military ties

IDG is one of the oldest venture firms in the market and has been in China since 1993, having invested in more than 1,600 companies, with 500 of them going public or getting acquired.

4 hours ago

Star China banker’s disappearance made his firm a buyout target

Star banker Bao Fan’s boutique investment bank China Renaissance Holdings has drawn interest from a Hong Kong-based financial group and a couple of small Chinese brokerages.

3 hours ago

Semiconductor giant TSMC to build second plant in Japan with new investor Toyota

TSMC’s second chip fabrication plant in Japan marks a major victory for Prime Minister Fumio Shikida, as his government seeks to boost domestic production of integrated circuits.

6 Feb 2024 - 10:19PM
Evergrande's Liquidation

Explainer | Markets see a silver lining for China property in Evergrande’s liquidation order

A winding-up order against China Evergrande Group, one of the world’s most indebted property developers, sparked a rally in the rest of the sector amid hopes authorities will introduce easing measures for the remaining players.

A winding-up order against China Evergrande Group, one of the world’s most indebted property developers, sparked a rally in the rest of the sector amid hopes authorities will introduce easing measures for the remaining players.

2 Feb 2024 - 7:06PM

Analysis | Why offshore creditors will remain nervous about Evergrande liquidation

Some question whether Hong Kong liquidators will be able to secure recognition and help from mainland Chinese courts to effectively seize Evergrande assets on the mainland.

Some question whether Hong Kong liquidators will be able to secure recognition and help from mainland Chinese courts to effectively seize Evergrande assets on the mainland.

2 Feb 2024 - 7:03PM

Hong Kong High Court orders Evergrande Group to liquidate

The lawsuit was initiated in June 2022 by Lin Ho-man’s Top Shine Global, which was trying to recover HK$862.5 million (US$110.4 million) from Evergrande after a botched investment in March 2021.

The lawsuit was initiated in June 2022 by Lin Ho-man’s Top Shine Global, which was trying to recover HK$862.5 million (US$110.4 million) from Evergrande after a botched investment in March 2021.

3 Feb 2024 - 12:31AM
Evergrande's Liquidation

Explainer | Markets see a silver lining for China property in Evergrande’s liquidation order

A winding-up order against China Evergrande Group, one of the world’s most indebted property developers, sparked a rally in the rest of the sector amid hopes authorities will introduce easing measures for the remaining players.

A winding-up order against China Evergrande Group, one of the world’s most indebted property developers, sparked a rally in the rest of the sector amid hopes authorities will introduce easing measures for the remaining players.

2 Feb 2024 - 7:06PM

Analysis | Why offshore creditors will remain nervous about Evergrande liquidation

Some question whether Hong Kong liquidators will be able to secure recognition and help from mainland Chinese courts to effectively seize Evergrande assets on the mainland.

Some question whether Hong Kong liquidators will be able to secure recognition and help from mainland Chinese courts to effectively seize Evergrande assets on the mainland.

2 Feb 2024 - 7:03PM

Hong Kong High Court orders Evergrande Group to liquidate

The lawsuit was initiated in June 2022 by Lin Ho-man’s Top Shine Global, which was trying to recover HK$862.5 million (US$110.4 million) from Evergrande after a botched investment in March 2021.

The lawsuit was initiated in June 2022 by Lin Ho-man’s Top Shine Global, which was trying to recover HK$862.5 million (US$110.4 million) from Evergrande after a botched investment in March 2021.

3 Feb 2024 - 12:31AM
Business | OPINION
The Hang Seng Index shown on a screen outside World Wide House in Central on January 30. Photo: May Tse

Opinion | Here’s how corporate leaders can boost Hong Kong’s moribund stock market

More aggressive share buy-backs and insider buying – more common in the US – will mop up undervalued shares, instil confidence and reward long-term shareholders.

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Opinion | China must shield the rest of its economy from the property contagion

Beijing must let unsalvageable developers fail and, crucially, avoid saddling banks with bad loans. Short-term pain is preferable to infecting finance and creating a deeper, longer economic downturn.

Beijing must let unsalvageable developers fail and, crucially, avoid saddling banks with bad loans. Short-term pain is preferable to infecting finance and creating a deeper, longer economic downturn.

6 Feb 2024 - 7:30PM
China must shield the rest of its economy from the property contagion

The View | Why a soft landing for Singapore property might be no landing at all

Given high borrowing costs, cooling measures and a surge in private home completions, it would be astonishing if Singapore did not see a slowdown. While the property sector is losing momentum, it is the kind of slowdown landlords and investors in most other markets would envy.

Given high borrowing costs, cooling measures and a surge in private home completions, it would be astonishing if Singapore did not see a slowdown. While the property sector is losing momentum, it is the kind of slowdown landlords and investors in most other markets would envy.

5 Feb 2024 - 3:30PM
Why a soft landing for Singapore property might be no landing at all

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