HONG KONG -- Investors grappling with Hong Kong's glut of commercial real estate and the economic downturn are converting some hotels and offices into student housing, hoping for stable income.
Investors seek new sources of income in distressed market

Hong Kong's slumping property market has prompted investors to seek alternative ways to generate income. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
HONG KONG -- Investors grappling with Hong Kong's glut of commercial real estate and the economic downturn are converting some hotels and offices into student housing, hoping for stable income.