Hong Kong
HKD deposits rose a measly 0.2% in December 2013
Blame it on shift to RMB deposits.
Gross gaming revenue disappoints with 7% growth
Analysts were expecting 11-14%.
December retail sales growth sluggish at 5.7%
Even visitor arrivals were slow.
3 biggest things to watch out for in Hong Kong Budget 2014
Relief measures likely to be downsized.
Why 2014 looks like another record year for Hong Kong's IPO market
The strengthening global economic environment and investor confidence is expected to fuel the propulsion in the Hong Kong IPO market that began in 2013. Last year, the Hong Kong Exchange placed second behind New York as the world's biggest IPO market, raising US$21.7 billion.
Hong Kong’s foreign currency reserve assets jumped to US$312.2b
Up by US$1b on December.
Most HK REITs unlikely to build investment properties: Fitch
Without exceeding 10% cap.
Home sales dropped 3.8% to 4,488 units in January
This is worth $27.3b.
Hong Kong cracks down on unlicensed guesthouses during Chinese New Year
Undercover and inspections took operators by surprise.
Restaurant receipts up 2.1%
It's estimated at $25.4b.
Hong Kong's RMB deposits up 4% to RMB860.5b
As foreign-currency deposits grew 2.2%.
How Hong Kong's property sector is suffering from holiday lull
Zero launches recorded last weekend.
The cloud community faces industrial scale challenges
Here's why collaboration is a key to perfect cloud community.
Why flexible working appeals to Hong Kong job applicants
Flexible working used to be a benefit of salespeople and a few senior managers. But times have changed: new technologies and the need to increase productivity have driven the adoption of flexible working practices significantly, to the point where, at least some of the time, it has come to be regarded as essential.
Why tighter system liquidity must be expected among Hong Kong banks
Including steep correction in property prices.
Hong Kong banks to benefit from household debt curbs: Fitch
Borrowers will be protected.