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Two-tiered tax system gazetted

The tax rate for the first $2m of profits will be reduced to 8.25%.

Two-tiered tax system gazetted

The tax rate for the first $2m of profits will be reduced to 8.25%.

Hong Kong bests New York and Shanghai as it tops IPO activity rankings in Q1

The local exchange accounted for a fifth of global public listings after housing 57 flotations.

Posh home prices up for 20th consecutive month in February

A luxury apartment at the Peak sold for almost $130,000 per sq ft at $590.19m.

Government earmarked $50m for Technology Voucher Programme

It aims to subside the technological solutions of local, non-listed enterprises.

HKIA passenger traffic up 6% to 5.82m in February amidst CNY break

Travellers from the Mainland and Japan took advantage of the long vacation.

Exports up 1.7% to $245.7b in February

Trade outflows to Malaysia and Philippines buoyed monthly figures.

Workers rejoice: average wage rate rose 2.1% in December

Payroll per person also increased 2.6% in Q4.

Check out which sector dominated Hong Kong's IPO charge in Q1

This sector snapped a third of the city’s public offerings.

Chinese developers slow down property acquisition spree

Local developers bid more aggressively as Chinachem and The Wharf snatched two GLS sites.

Tencent-backed food delivery startup seeks Hong Kong IPO

Meituan Dianping is reportedly mulling a valuation of at least $60b.

Small business optimism hits six year high as technology accelerates growth prospects

Almost half (48%) admitted that technological investment boosted company profits.

F&B sector hit by highest vacancy rates in December

The industry had roughly 12,120 vacancies.

Unemployment flat at 2.9% in December-February

This is equivalent to 3.98m unemployed persons.

Inflation levels extend climb after rising 3.1% in Feburary

The price of basic utilities rose for the second consecutive month.

Hong Kong's richest woman loses US$6b as casino firm crashes

The losses began after authorities warned that the shares were concentrated amongst a small stockholder group.

Prime office rents extend run after rising 5.2% in Q4

Admiralty and Sheung Wan led the charge after rising 11% and 9% respectively.

Homebuyer subsidy not feasible: Financial Secretary

If interest rates rise, lower property prices may only hurt mortgage payers.