Hong Kong property distress eases, but refinancing pain persists
Analysts say the worst of the commercial property slump may be passing, yet highly leveraged owners still face a tough refinancing path ahead.

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Analysts say the worst of the commercial property slump may be passing, yet highly leveraged owners still face a tough refinancing path ahead.
The e-commerce giant's massive property investment signals a shift from street-level traffic to logistics hubs, reshaping what makes Hong Kong retail valuable.
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Egyptian bank's UAE operations face US sanctions, raising compliance stakes for regional lenders and trade finance.
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