• 03/14/2025

Hong Kong office rents and rental values expected to decline further amid uncertainties about global, Chinese economies, analysts say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s office rents and rateable values are expected to fall amid high vacancies, new supply, uncertainties around the global economy and downsizing by firms, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3226425/hong-kong-office-rents-and-rental-values-expected-decline-further-amid-uncertainties-about-global?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong’s talent hunt is giving its property market a needed boost

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Signs of an influx of returning professionals and newcomers under the recently launched talent scheme provide optimism that the city’s economy, while not fully recovered, is on the way to recovery. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3226385/hong-kongs-talent-hunt-giving-its-property-market-needed-boost?utm_source=rss_feed

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Australian Consumer Confidence Languishes At 30-Year Lows

Wall Street Journal Australian consumer confidence dimmed further last week with consumers bracing for further interest-rate increases and cost-of-living gains, especially in the area of energy prices. https://www.wsj.com/articles/australian-consumer-confidence-languishes-at-30-year-lows-f270a67e

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Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Kill Georgia’s Former President Saakashvili

New York Times Mikheil Saakashvili, now a Ukrainian citizen, has been imprisoned in Georgia. He appeared frail and skeletal in a court appearance that renewed concerns about his treatment in prison. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/world/europe/mikheil-saakashvili-georgia-zelensky-russia.html

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Paine Schwartz Makes $1.08 Billion Offer for Australian Fruit Grower Costa

Wall Street Journal Fruit and vegetable grower Costa Group received an unsolicited takeover proposal from U.S. private-equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners valuing the Australian company at $1.08 billion. https://www.wsj.com/articles/paine-schwartz-makes-1-08-billion-offer-for-australian-fruit-grower-costa-3b6b4641

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About 1 million Hongkongers who haven’t replaced smart ID cards face long waits for appointments

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Old ID cards are still valid and may be replaced at six Registration of People offices across city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226408/about-1-million-hongkongers-who-havent-replaced-smart-id-cards-face-long-waits-appointments?utm_source=rss_feed

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Hong Kong security law to deal with ‘soft resistance,’ security chief Chris Tang says

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s own security legislation will have provisions to deal with “soft resistance,” Secretary for Security Chris Tang has said. In an interview with state-backed newspaper Ta Kung Pao, the security chief said Hong Kong had seen “soft resistance” in recent years, as well as online discussions and publications that could…

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The Salad of the Summer

Wall Street Journal Cool, crisp, tangy, salty, just a little meaty and oh so simple. For effortless summer entertaining, commit this simple recipe to memory. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-salad-of-the-summer-832b86f8

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French trainers instructed not to befriend Ukrainian soldiers — newspaper

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The newspaper Le Figaro reports that secrecy is cited as the main reason https://tass.com/world/1642113

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Nikkei Likely Rangebound; Focus on Yen

Wall Street Journal The Nikkei Stock Average may be rangebound as caution continues over policy tightening by central banks and after the benchmark index hit a new 33-year high on Monday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-likely-rangebound-focus-on-yen-d2ef5b59

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