Hong Kong's trophy offices surge as financial firms fuel uneven recovery

PropertySecondary districts struggle to keep pace despite broader improvementTwo IFC in Central towers over other buildings on Hong Kong's skyline. Demand for premium offices in the business district recovered in the first half of 2026. (Photo by Anne Chan)LORRETTA CHEN and ANNE CHANJuly 23, 2026 16:17 JSTHONG KONG -- Jason Yao, a senior managing director at private equity firm Ardian, wishes he had leased a bigger office in Hong Kong.