Hong Kong
What could possibly cost more than a flat in space-starved Hong Kong?
HSBC and Standard Chartered have even started offering mortgages for these products.
What could possibly cost more than a flat in space-starved Hong Kong?
HSBC and Standard Chartered have even started offering mortgages for these products.
Goods export up 5.3% in March
Double digit growth was posted in export volume to the Mainland.
Hong Kong banks face heightened risks from close Chinese ties: Fitch
The credit rating agency noted that China's governance standards are lower than Hong Kong's.
Hong Kong economy to slow to 3.2% in 2019: IMF
The subdued growth forecast is tied to the slowdown in Mainland China.
Government to unveil nine city centres for nationwide smart ID replacement
It will be rolled out by the end of 2018.
Tech talent scheme to launch in June
It aims to accelerate the admission of overseas and Mainland R&D talent.
Central bank paves way for fintech application in lending
Instead of collecting income proof assessing creditworthiness, banks may use big data and other fintech.
Failure to plug talent shortage could cost Hong Kong $1.73t in lost potential revenue
The city’s competitiveness could be easily eroded within a decade if companies do not act soon.
Loan growth extends climb after rising 15% in March
This represents the fourteenth consecutive month of double-digit annual growth.
Ping An widely anticipated debut fails to live up to the hype
The company plummeted by as much as 11% to trade below the low end of the range.
Short term restaurant activity rises as total receipts hit $30.5b in Q1
Thanks to strong performance from Chinese and fast food shops.
Bank disclosure amendments gazetted
It aims to enhance transparency requirements in compliance with Basel standards.
Property sales up 36.3% to $77.8b in April
Residential units accounted for three quarters of the monthly sales.
PMI plunges to 49.1 in April amidst slower sales and output
The latest reading represents the weakest showing in nine months.
Government mulls tax on vacant properties to boost home supply
Home ownership in Hong Kong has plunged to alarmingly low levels.
Retail sales value up 11.4% to $39.8b in March
Sales of jewellery, watches, clocks and valuable gifts led the charge.
Government surplus hits $148.9b as of end-March
Thanks to high profits tax, stamp duties and land premiums.
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