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Hong Kong hit by first wave of negative equity in two years as home prices fall

The aggregate value of mortgages in negative equity hit $1.19b in Q4.

Hong Kong hit by first wave of negative equity in two years as home prices fall

The aggregate value of mortgages in negative equity hit $1.19b in Q4.

New Hong Kong passport features hi-tech security upgrades

The travel document will feature designs only visible in ultraviolet light.

Movie ticketing app Maoyan opens flat on debut

It closed at $14.64 from an IPO of $14.8.

Hong Kong retains crown as world's freest economy

The SAR had stellar scores in trade and monetary freedom.

Retail rents to remain flat in 2019 amidst economic headwinds

F&B and healthcare sectors will provide key support to the retail leasing market.

Warehouse rents to rise 5% in 2019 as trade tensions bite

This would follow a 2.8% annual increase in 2018, the sharpest rise in four years.

Grade A office rental growth hits 6.7% in 2018

However, the outlook into 2019 looks increasingly dim.

Hong Kong accounting firms digitise faster than Singapore counterparts

Around 81% of local firms use automation apps compared to 34.5% in Singapore.

7 in 10 Hong Kongers believe fintechs are as trustworthy as banks: survey

However, 22% admit that the former are less trustworthy than old-guard lenders.

Guangzhou and Busan surpass Hong Kong port's performance

Filled vessels in Hong Kong fell 5.4% in 2018.

Inflation dips to 2.5% in December

The growth in food prices hit 3.8%.

Office vacancy rates let up to 4.2% in December

Vacancies in Central rose to 1.8% from 1.5% in November.