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Hong Kong to keep after property speculators
The frantic need to curb property speculation seems to trump all other considerations in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong to keep after property speculators
The frantic need to curb property speculation seems to trump all other considerations in Hong Kong.
HK throws start-ups a lifeline
A pilot micro-financing scheme just proposed by the government will entitle self-employed individuals and those undertaking self-enhancement training to borrow up to HK$300,000 each.
Property prices could lose a fourth of their value by 2013
Government's moves to check real estate speculation and prevent the housing bubble from bursting are working—but at the expense of already battered middle-class home owners.
Hong Kong to bite the bullet—again
It’s official: Hong Kong’s about to experience big-time pain. So much for the lucky Year of the Water Dragon.
Hong Kong rents keep falling and falling
Cheaper rents have become one of the few upsides to the dour economic climate besetting Hong Kong.
Is Hyperinflation coming to Hong Kong?
What’s good for the USA financially could spell ruin for Hong Kong.
New billing system soon operational at HKIA
Hong Kong International Airport has signed a contract to keep up with increasing passenger and cargo traffic that is expected to almost double in 20 years.
HSBC continues retail banking restructuring
The banking giant sells off four units in just two days.
Who will buy HSBC Holdings' non-life insurance operations?
It's either Europe's Axa or Zurich's Ace - we'll probably know by late February.
U.S. dollar grows stronger in Hong Kong amid banking crisis
Hong Kong’s savers are apparently abandoning the renminbi for the still mighty but battered U.S. dollar.
More pain for Hong Kong’s consumers
Rising food and rent prices drove inflation upwards to 5.7% in December compared to the same period in 2010.
Employers not firing staff, but aren’t hiring either
Over 90% of all businesses surveyed in HSBC's December PMI reported no changes to their headcount.
Taiwan prefers China over Hong Kong
In banking as well as trade, size truly matters.
Hong Kong domestic exports plunge 20.6% yoy
Exports continue to wilt before the worldwide economic slowdown.
Hong Kong Business High-Flyers awardees revealed
Hong Kong's best companies were recognized at this year's awards held at Hotel LKF.
Ailing Hong Kong needs more than band aid therapy
Petty solutions aren’t going to do it for Hong Kong, which stands to take a tremendous hit from the explosive Eurozone debt crisis.
PCCW upgrades submarine cable for faster Internet
Coherent optical 100G networking solutions will be used to speed up its services in the city.