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NWD Halts Acquisition Plans Amid Cautious Market Recovery

4/2/2026

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New World Development (NWD) has halted plans to acquire the remaining stakes in three Causeway Bay commercial sites.
The move reflects caution among developers despite improving demand in the core Central office market.
NWD reported debt of HK$144.3 billion (US$18.4 billion) as of December and will exercise prudence on costs.
Analysts note a two-speed recovery, with core Central office leasing improving while other sectors lag.

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New World Development (NWD) has halted plans to acquire the remaining stakes in three Causeway Bay commercial sites.
The move reflects caution among developers despite improving demand in the core Central office market.
NWD reported debt of HK$144.3 billion (US$18.4 billion) as of December and will exercise prudence on costs.
Analysts note a two-speed recovery, with core Central office leasing improving while other sectors lag.