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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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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
11 Aug 2026 - 2:21PM
Hong Kong property
Why McDonald’s assets stand out amid a weak Hong Kong retail property market
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
Hong Kong property
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
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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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Hong Kong property
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
Hong Kong economy
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For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure
When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.
5 Jun 2026 - 10:09AM
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China property
Food Republic joins wave of foreign brands retreating in China
Singaporean operator leaves capital after 25 years as food court model loses favour amid rise of food delivery, shopping-mall evolution.
2 Jun 2026 - 7:05AM
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China's economic recovery
Struggling Chinese regions mine ledgers for dormant riches in ‘idle’ property
Localities battling debt, such as Jilin and Chongqing, pivot to ‘asset revitalisation’ as land revenue remains weak, but analysts flag new risks.
27 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong to see more mainland Chinese brands enter retail market, analysts say
In the first four months of the year, more than one fifth of new entrants in the city’s retail market were mainland brands, according to JLL.
24 May 2026 - 5:09PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong property upswing poised to hold despite interest rates risk: Moody’s
Lower mortgage rates, surging rents and demand from talent inflows and buyers from mainland China to sustain recovery, agency says.
19 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong property
Fresh concepts lift Hong Kong retail property as tourists and consumers return
Landlords betting on a diversified tenant mix – from pop-ups to ‘sportainment’ – to sustain growth in retail property market, analysts say.
17 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources
Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.
14 May 2026 - 5:40PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui tops Asia luxury retail rents – but loses global crown
City’s luxury retail shows resilience with rising tourist arrivals and new store openings despite global slowdown, according to Savills.
13 May 2026 - 6:24PM
Hong Kong property
Rental yields, redevelopment gains drive home sales in Hong Kong’s To Kwa Wan
Demand for 2 projects fuels busiest sales weekend in 19 months as developers market the district as part of a wider redevelopment corridor.
10 May 2026 - 8:25PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong residential property upturn drives recovery in office, retail sectors
Shop rents will ‘turn positive by year-end’ but likely post a 3 per cent decline for the entire year, Morgan Stanley says.
4 May 2026 - 6:07PM
Hong Kong property
‘Kidults’ and nostalgia drive Toys ‘R’ Us pivot as Hong Kong retail evolves
The retailer is refining its operations with smaller outlets and lifestyle products to capture new demand from Gen Z and young adults.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:23AM
Hong Kong property
Futu Securities opens coffee shop as it adapts to changing client ‘lifestyles’
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo as well as online brokerage Longbridge have also launched cafes in their outlets.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Hong Kong property
New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery
Developer steps back from consolidating three commercial sites as high costs and patchy demand weigh on redevelopment decisions.
2 Apr 2026 - 7:34PM
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