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Alibaba negotiates to buy 13 floors in Hong Kong's One Causeway Bay for $900M–$1.2B amid rising vacancies.
Alibaba is reportedly negotiating to buy the top 13 floors of One Causeway Bay in Hong Kong for about HK$7 billion ($900 million to $1.2 billion), according to media reports citing unnamed sources.
The potential deal, which would expand Alibaba’s footprint in the city, comes amid rising office vacancy rates in Hong Kong, nearing 17%, and declining property values.
The tech giant currently leases 10 floors at Times Square, with the lease expiring in 2028.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, developer of One Causeway Bay, confirmed it is in discussions about selling part of its office space but said no agreement is guaranteed.
The acquisition, if completed, would signal confidence in Hong Kong’s long-term prospects despite recent economic challenges.
Alibaba negocia para comprar 13 pisos en One Causeway Bay de Hong Kong por $900M$1.2B en medio del aumento de las vacantes.