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About 30 per cent of the 176 companies that responded to the survey said they would lay off 10 per cent of their staff in the coming six months.
About 30 per cent of the 176 companies that responded to the survey said they would lay off 10 per cent of their staff in the coming six months.
Tenants and cruise lines say the government’s rent cuts and reduced fees offer limited relief, as the economy reels from the impact of the Hong Kong protests and US-China trade war.
Tenants and cruise lines say the government’s rent cuts and reduced fees offer limited relief, as the economy reels from the impact of the Hong Kong protests and US-China trade war.
Lower revenue from train services, repair costs for damaged facilities, extra expenses for security and rent concessions take toll on rail operator.
Lower revenue from train services, repair costs for damaged facilities, extra expenses for security and rent concessions take toll on rail operator.
Mall’s owner says it will need to repair damage to glass entrances, glass curtain walls, escalators, lifts and glass balustrades.
Mall’s owner says it will need to repair damage to glass entrances, glass curtain walls, escalators, lifts and glass balustrades.
Company bosses say that what they really need are rent cuts from landlords and for peace to return to Hong Kong after nearly six months of unrest.
Company bosses say that what they really need are rent cuts from landlords and for peace to return to Hong Kong after nearly six months of unrest.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says fresh round of measures aim to help small and medium-sized enterprises with their cash flow.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says fresh round of measures aim to help small and medium-sized enterprises with their cash flow.
Hong Kong leader says city is highly free in many aspects and the American law will dampen business confidence.
Hong Kong leader says city is highly free in many aspects and the American law will dampen business confidence.
City to beat Bangkok to top spot again in 2019, keeping No 1 ranking for tenth straight year, British-based company says.
City to beat Bangkok to top spot again in 2019, keeping No 1 ranking for tenth straight year, British-based company says.
A source said the Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre had made the change to avoid crowds gathering there.
A source said the Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre had made the change to avoid crowds gathering there.
City leader Carrie Lam insists protests have not harmed Hong Kong’s underlying economic strength in visit to Bangkok to forge closer trading relationship.
City leader Carrie Lam insists protests have not harmed Hong Kong’s underlying economic strength in visit to Bangkok to forge closer trading relationship.
There were 3.31 million arrivals to the city in October, a decline of 43.7 per cent from the same period last year.
There were 3.31 million arrivals to the city in October, a decline of 43.7 per cent from the same period last year.
Hong Kong Productivity Council reclassified services to meet internal performance goals, according to Audit Commission report
Hong Kong Productivity Council reclassified services to meet internal performance goals, according to Audit Commission report
Marches and road blockages in Central, Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay, but only a few hundred take to the streets.
Marches and road blockages in Central, Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay, but only a few hundred take to the streets.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says amendment to Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement trade pact will be crucial to the city’s embattled economy.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says amendment to Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement trade pact will be crucial to the city’s embattled economy.
US expected to be lenient in granting study visas to students with a record of protest activity.
US expected to be lenient in granting study visas to students with a record of protest activity.
Loss-making theme park says it lost US$55 million between July and September, and predicts US$80 million shortfall in final quarter, as Walt Disney issues warning for coming financial year and expects US$275 million drop in income.
Loss-making theme park says it lost US$55 million between July and September, and predicts US$80 million shortfall in final quarter, as Walt Disney issues warning for coming financial year and expects US$275 million drop in income.
Garment trade chief Rick Helfenbein says chaos has lasted too long, adding: ‘What we see on television and in newspapers scares people to come here’.
Garment trade chief Rick Helfenbein says chaos has lasted too long, adding: ‘What we see on television and in newspapers scares people to come here’.
Consumer spending drops to HK$29.9 billion for September after a record 22.9 per cent fall in August.
Consumer spending drops to HK$29.9 billion for September after a record 22.9 per cent fall in August.
Hong Kong officially slips into a recession as the economy shrinks 3.2 per cent in the third quarter amid the US-China trade war and ongoing protests.
Hong Kong officially slips into a recession as the economy shrinks 3.2 per cent in the third quarter amid the US-China trade war and ongoing protests.
Annual event to be three times bigger than last year as sector seeks to recover from economic battering at hand of anti-government protesters, with 600 outlets involved.
Annual event to be three times bigger than last year as sector seeks to recover from economic battering at hand of anti-government protesters, with 600 outlets involved.
More shoppers going online to buy groceries, food, clothes and even furniture
More shoppers going online to buy groceries, food, clothes and even furniture
Discounts at attractions, hotels not enough to bring back mainland and overseas visitors.
Discounts at attractions, hotels not enough to bring back mainland and overseas visitors.
Exports drop to HK$347.7 billion in September while imports slip 10.3 per cent to HK$379.3 billion, resulting in trade deficit of HK$31.6 billion.
Exports drop to HK$347.7 billion in September while imports slip 10.3 per cent to HK$379.3 billion, resulting in trade deficit of HK$31.6 billion.
Travel agents will be offered a cash incentive of HK$120 per inbound tourist staying overnight, and HK$100 per outbound tourist, with a maximum of 500 tourists per agent
Travel agents will be offered a cash incentive of HK$120 per inbound tourist staying overnight, and HK$100 per outbound tourist, with a maximum of 500 tourists per agent
Financial Secretary Paul Chan announces measures to help the logistics and tourism sectors, which have been hit hardest by protests.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan announces measures to help the logistics and tourism sectors, which have been hit hardest by protests.
Monetary Authority cites vandalism and safety concerns as reasons for about 15 per cent of city’s cash machines being closed.
Monetary Authority cites vandalism and safety concerns as reasons for about 15 per cent of city’s cash machines being closed.
Chief executive proposes to boost affordable housing, find more land and improve livelihoods amid a worsening economy, but offers no political solutions for continuing unrest.
Chief executive proposes to boost affordable housing, find more land and improve livelihoods amid a worsening economy, but offers no political solutions for continuing unrest.
Forced to abandon Legco speech, Hong Kong’s chief executive reveals schemes to tap into Hongkongers’ home ownership aspirations in video address.
Forced to abandon Legco speech, Hong Kong’s chief executive reveals schemes to tap into Hongkongers’ home ownership aspirations in video address.
Survey conducted by business group finds more companies getting pessimistic about city’s long-term prospects now than when protests erupted in July.
Survey conducted by business group finds more companies getting pessimistic about city’s long-term prospects now than when protests erupted in July.
Schools criticised for failure to rein in students boycotting classes, staging sit-ins and forming human chains on campus.
Schools criticised for failure to rein in students boycotting classes, staging sit-ins and forming human chains on campus.