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.

3 minutes ago

US national jailed in drug case linked to hotel-room overdose in Hong Kong

Golf coach Michael Saromines, 40, appears in Eastern Court for sentencing on two drug offences related to case involving death of man who overdosed in hotel.

33 minutes ago

6 Hongkongers in hospital after ‘suspicious’ fire breaks out at subdivided flat

Police investigating cause of fire that forced rescuers to evacuate 22 people and resulted in another 60 fleeing the area.

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Madera Hollywood Hotel at 53 Hollywood Road in Central. Man sentenced to three months in prison over drug possession and trafficking. Photo: Sam Tsang

US national jailed in drug case linked to hotel-room overdose in Hong Kong

Golf coach Michael Saromines, 40, appears in Eastern Court for sentencing on two drug offences related to case involving death of man who overdosed in hotel.

33 minutes ago
Accidents and personal safety in Hong Kong

6 Hongkongers in hospital after ‘suspicious’ fire breaks out at subdivided flat

Police investigating cause of fire that forced rescuers to evacuate 22 people and resulted in another 60 fleeing the area.

Police investigating cause of fire that forced rescuers to evacuate 22 people and resulted in another 60 fleeing the area.

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Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong watchdog wades into Messi affair after receiving 629 complaints

Consumer Council says highest amount linked to a single complaint stands at about HK$24,000 over Argentinian footballer’s absence from match on Sunday.

Consumer Council says highest amount linked to a single complaint stands at about HK$24,000 over Argentinian footballer’s absence from match on Sunday.

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Hong Kong has plenty of room for manoeuvre on debt-to-GDP ratio, economist says

Liu Pak-wai, an economics professor and former government adviser, says city’s 6 per cent debt-to-GDP ratio could easily go up to 10 per cent without problems.

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Hong Kong has plenty of room for manoeuvre on debt-to-GDP ratio, economist says

Hi-tech surveillance equipment, AI used in fight against Hong Kong rat problem

Thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to be used to more accurately measure rodent infestations than old sweet potato bait method.

6 hours ago
Hi-tech surveillance equipment, AI used in fight against Hong Kong rat problem

Hong Kong watchdog wades into Messi affair after receiving 629 complaints

Consumer Council says highest amount linked to a single complaint stands at about HK$24,000 over Argentinian footballer’s absence from match on Sunday.

12 minutes ago

Hong Kong has plenty of room for manoeuvre on debt-to-GDP ratio, economist says

Liu Pak-wai, an economics professor and former government adviser, says city’s 6 per cent debt-to-GDP ratio could easily go up to 10 per cent without problems.

4 hours ago

Hi-tech surveillance equipment, AI used in fight against Hong Kong rat problem

Thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to be used to more accurately measure rodent infestations than old sweet potato bait method.

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Hong Kong’s Article 23 domestic national security law

More clarity needed on Hong Kong security law to reassure investors, experts say

Executive Council member Ronny Tong urges clearer definition of ‘state secrets’ outlined in consultation on new domestic security law.

Executive Council member Ronny Tong urges clearer definition of ‘state secrets’ outlined in consultation on new domestic security law.

31 Jan 2024 - 11:41PM

As it happened: Hong Kong’s Article 23 to target foreign influence, state secrets

Nine chapters released in consultation paper for residents to offer their views, with activities such as treason, insurrection and theft of state secrets targeted.

Nine chapters released in consultation paper for residents to offer their views, with activities such as treason, insurrection and theft of state secrets targeted.

30 Jan 2024 - 11:04PM

Explainer | How Hong Kong plans to amend laws, create new offences for Article 23 legislation

The Post has summarised how authorities propose to amend existing laws and create new offences under five major activities that endanger national security.

The Post has summarised how authorities propose to amend existing laws and create new offences under five major activities that endanger national security.

31 Jan 2024 - 12:19PM
Hong Kong’s Article 23 domestic national security law

More clarity needed on Hong Kong security law to reassure investors, experts say

Executive Council member Ronny Tong urges clearer definition of ‘state secrets’ outlined in consultation on new domestic security law.

Executive Council member Ronny Tong urges clearer definition of ‘state secrets’ outlined in consultation on new domestic security law.

31 Jan 2024 - 11:41PM

As it happened: Hong Kong’s Article 23 to target foreign influence, state secrets

Nine chapters released in consultation paper for residents to offer their views, with activities such as treason, insurrection and theft of state secrets targeted.

Nine chapters released in consultation paper for residents to offer their views, with activities such as treason, insurrection and theft of state secrets targeted.

30 Jan 2024 - 11:04PM

Explainer | How Hong Kong plans to amend laws, create new offences for Article 23 legislation

The Post has summarised how authorities propose to amend existing laws and create new offences under five major activities that endanger national security.

The Post has summarised how authorities propose to amend existing laws and create new offences under five major activities that endanger national security.

31 Jan 2024 - 12:19PM
Hong Kong | 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.

6 hours ago

Opinion | Article 23: Hong Kong’s national security law is essentially defensive

Most of the heavy lifting was done when the 2020 national security law was enacted but unfinished business remains. Hong Kong’s proposals are defensive in nature, and recognise that suspects must be properly treated.

Most of the heavy lifting was done when the 2020 national security law was enacted but unfinished business remains. Hong Kong’s proposals are defensive in nature, and recognise that suspects must be properly treated.

6 Feb 2024 - 10:10AM
Article 23: Hong Kong’s national security law is essentially defensive

Opinion | If we must have a national security law, Hongkongers should give their input

From the UK and US to Singapore, the government decides what makes for a matter of national security. In Hong Kong, with the Article 23 consultation paper, we have a chance to speak up.

From the UK and US to Singapore, the government decides what makes for a matter of national security. In Hong Kong, with the Article 23 consultation paper, we have a chance to speak up.

5 Feb 2024 - 10:40AM
If we must have a national security law, Hongkongers should give their input

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