Hong Kong

Interchina Holdings warns of further loss

A substantial increase in net loss is expected.

Disappointed Geox ends distributing license with Belle

More global brands may follow suit, says CIMB.

A must-read for foreigners wanting to do business in Hong Kong

There is a lot of commentary on the HKD10 million investment-for-residence Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (“HKCIES”) but surprisingly little is heard about gaining a visa for ‘business investment’ under Hong Kong’s General Employment Policy.

HK-REITs only third largest in Asian market

Market cap of HK-REITs is nearly 50% lower than Singapore REITs.

Government insists that stamp duties are working

Claims it’s stabilising the property market.

Jobless rate inches a tad higher to 3.4%

Still shaken by Eurozone debt crisis.

New ways to keep employees in Hong Kong happy

Hong Kong’s employment market may be very mature, but in reality its infrastructure is far from it. Why is staff turnover (14.5% in 2011) so high? Why do people change jobs for relatively low increases in salary?

Steep rebound unlikely for Hong Kong: Hang Seng Bank

Latest Q3 GDP points to sizeable slacks remaining.

Royale Furniture warns of loss

It said the Group’s sales had undergone deterioration in October 2012.

HSBC issues statement re Ping An Insurance

There has been speculation about a possible sale.