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Southeast Asian buyers lead Hong Kong commercial property investment

Southeast Asian investors, particularly from Singapore, have become the leading non-local buyers of commercial property in Hong Kong. These investors accounted for over 11% of transactions exceeding HK$50 million in the first part of the year. This surge in capital from Southeast Asia now surpasses that from mainland China in this sector. AI

RANK_REASON Significant shift in investment patterns for a major global financial hub. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Southeast Asian buyers lead Hong Kong commercial property investment

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

    Southeast Asian buyers emerge as top non-local investors in Hong Kong commercial property

    Southeast Asian investors have emerged as the largest non-local buyers of Hong Kong commercial property, led by Singapore-based capital, according to Savills. As of Tuesday, local and non-local investors – including those from mainland China – were behind an estimated HK$30.36 bi…