〈The Standard, Mar 21, 2026〉The Cheng family believes Hong Kong’s property market is poised for an accelerated rebound, prompting a more cautious stance to investor selection as the urgency to bring in new strategic investors has diminished, according to the report.
The family has considered options such as a US$4 billion share sale, which would require the Chengs, with their approximate 45 percent stake, to contribute around US$1.8 billion. All discussions are in the initial phase, and details, including investment scale, may be changed. Earlier, talks between Blackstone's investment and NWD have stalled as the Cheng family resists giving up its control.
〈The Standard, Mar 22, 2026〉Two Federal Reserve officials said on Friday the Iran war and its impact on energy markets were clouding the outlook for the economy and monetary policy, as one policymaker laid out an outlook calling for notably more interest rate cuts than most US central bank officials currently support. “We don’t know where this is going to go, but we have to sort of think maybe caution is warranted” for the Fed, given what’s happening with surging energy prices, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said in a CNBC interview. Noting that many oil price shocks usually involve a surge and then a subsequent pullback, the Fed is watching to see if prices surge and stay high, as that poses the most notable risk to drive up inflation that’s already above the central bank’s 2 percent target, he said.
〈Hong Kong Business, Mar 21, 2026〉Two adjoining redevelopment sites at Nos. 86, 88 and 90 Peak Road has been put up for sale by public tender. The tender will close at 12 noon on 7 May 2026.
According to JLL, the property’s marketing agent, the site has a combined area of about 28,620 sq ft and comprises two lots: RBL 308 (Nos. 86 and 88 Peak Road) at around 14,200 sq ft, and RBL 9 (No. 90 Peak Road) at about 14,420 sq ft.
The property is currently developed with three four-storey detached garden houses and three three-storey houses, along with a swimming pool. Each unit has a saleable area ranging from approximately 3,082 sq ft to 3,322 sq ft, giving the property a total approved gross floor area of about 18,902 sq ft.
〈Asian Post, Mar 20, 2026〉Land prices in government land sales in the second half of 2025 (H2) moved toward the upper end of market expectations, JLL said.
“This reflects that developers have regained their appetite for land acquisition and confidence in the residential market, particularly for urban land with suitable size and consideration,” the firm’s report said. It noted the last time land prices exceeded market expectations by over 30% was in 2021.
However, it does not guarantee the successful sale of plots in the Northern Metropolis, Alkan Au, head of value and risk advisory at JLL, said.
〈RTHK News, Mar 19, 2026〉Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau, on Friday said Hong Kong is prepared to help more mainland enterprises go global, as authorities launched a one-stop platform to better match professional services with businesses.
The "GoGlobal" thematic website, launched by InvestHK, also includes the first phase of a cross-sector professional services platform rolled out by the Trade Development Council.
The platform brings together service providers in eight major sectors, including finance, legal, accounting, branding and marketing, logistics, communication tech, infrastructure and real estate, as well as and testing and certification.
