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Hong Kong's global finance centre status weathers protests' effects

But its perception as a stable international hub is slowly deteriorating amongst foreigners.

Hong Kong's global finance centre status weathers protests' effects

But its perception as a stable international hub is slowly deteriorating amongst foreigners.

Poverty rate rises to 20.4% in 2019

This was blamed on the accelerating number of ageing citizens.

Investors' retirement savings withdrawal rate unsustainable: Schroders

The rate of 8.9% could deplete their savings in a decade.

Index of industrial production for manufacturing up 0.4% in Q3

This was driven by a rise in output volumes in the food, beverages, and tobacco industry.

Over half of residents not keen on buying a property in Q3

Six in 10 find it a bad time to purchase a home right now.

GDP down 0.5% in Q3

This amounts to $722.8b, whilst GNY fell to $764.1b.

Value of construction works down 3% to $58.4b in Q3

Value of work at public sector sites fell to $15.5b.

Rents for five new public housing blocks set at $85.5 psm

This meant that 36% of the flats can be rented below $2,500 monthly.

Hong Kong is Asia's third costliest expat city

The recession has yet to hit on the cost of living in the city.

Exports to Mainland down 9.2% to $150.6b in Q3

This accounts for 25.6% of the total exports.

Check out the brands hit hardest Hong Kong's social unrest

Xiaomi is one of the hardest hit brands as its metric scores fell.

Accommodation industry's business receipts fell 19.1% in Q3

Business receipts declined across nine industries.

1 in 20 firms fully disclosed environmental targets in 2019

The percentage of firms who have set goals for ESG declined to 15%.

Hong Kong to remain as top global city destination in 2019

Its proximity to China, shopping options, and culture remain its key strengths to attract tourists.

1 in 4 bosses worry about leadership for digital change

Almost half felt a lack of management support or interest.

Virtual banks to make up 2-3% of total deposits by 2020: report

They are expected to attract “tens and thousands of customers” each.

Firms move arbitration hearings to Singapore from Hong Kong amidst protests

Maxwell Chambers has seen a few cases from Hong Kong in recent months.