Land revenue growth likely to offset Lantau budget overruns, says minister

Even if mega project’s budget rises due to inflation, land prices will rise at a higher rate and more than make up for it, says Michael Wong.

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Henderson’s Lee Shau-kee to retire, hand company to his two sons

Lee Shau-kee said he is considering a retirement plan after Henderson Land’s annual general meeting on May 28

Lee Shau-kee said he is considering a retirement plan after Henderson Land’s annual general meeting on May 28

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Henderson’s Lee Shau-kee to retire, hand company to his two sons
HK$273 billion transport network for Lantau reclamation project

Government says it will adopt unprecedented development model for Lantau Tomorrow Vision project, with 56km of transport links to be built at the same time as first housing blocks are completed.

Government says it will adopt unprecedented development model for Lantau Tomorrow Vision project, with 56km of transport links to be built at the same time as first housing blocks are completed.

20 Mar 2019 - 9:41AM
HK$273 billion transport network for Lantau reclamation project
Racehorses beat humans by a nose in free mobility across Bay Area

Racehorses have been moving freely across Hong Kong’s border with southern China, becoming the first beneficiaries of the city’s closer connectivity with the Pearl River Delta.

Racehorses have been moving freely across Hong Kong’s border with southern China, becoming the first beneficiaries of the city’s closer connectivity with the Pearl River Delta.

20 Mar 2019 - 11:53AM
Racehorses beat humans by a nose in free mobility across Bay Area
Lantau metropolis will cost HK$624 billion. What else could that buy?

The creation of 1,000 hectares of man-made islands to the west of Hong Kong Island, providing up to 260,000 flats, will cost an eye-watering HK$624 billion (US$80 billion).

The creation of 1,000 hectares of man-made islands to the west of Hong Kong Island, providing up to 260,000 flats, will cost an eye-watering HK$624 billion (US$80 billion).

20 Mar 2019 - 2:00PM
Lantau metropolis will cost HK$624 billion. What else could that buy?

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Hong Kong’s economy grew 3 per cent last year compared with Shenzhen’s 7.6 per cent growth, but for the likes of per capita income and social, cultural and educational development the former British colony is still on top.

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With land supply issues and a growing demand for homes, there’s no magic wand for the city’s property woes.

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Hong Kong lands in a three-way tie for world’s most expensive city: survey

Hong Kong leaps three spots to share dubious title alongside the French capital and incumbent Singapore, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living survey, put out by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

19 Mar 2019 - 6:54PM
Lantau reclamation project to cost HK$624 billion ‘but won’t empty coffers’

Development chief Michael Wong dismisses concerns the cost of Lantau Tomorrow Vision project will wipe out more than half of the city’s fiscal reserves.

Development chief Michael Wong dismisses concerns the cost of Lantau Tomorrow Vision project will wipe out more than half of the city’s fiscal reserves.

20 Mar 2019 - 11:34AM
Lantau reclamation project to cost HK$624 billion ‘but won’t empty coffers’
Hong Kong’s plan to attract funds to set up domiciles may work, managers say

Changes to limited partnership regime could bring more funds and managers to Hong Kong, and keep systemic risks in check, lawyers and analysts say.

Changes to limited partnership regime could bring more funds and managers to Hong Kong, and keep systemic risks in check, lawyers and analysts say.

19 Mar 2019 - 10:51PM
Hong Kong’s plan to attract funds to set up domiciles may work, managers say
Tax break will encourage more retirement savings: insurers

Legislators on Wednesday will vote on a law change to allow the government to offer up to HK$60,000 in tax incentives on extra pension savings.

Legislators on Wednesday will vote on a law change to allow the government to offer up to HK$60,000 in tax incentives on extra pension savings.

19 Mar 2019 - 8:43AM
Tax break will encourage more retirement savings: insurers
exclusive | Hong Kong exchange to cut fees to boost trading in unloved shares

Proposals under study include lowering trading costs and adding some small companies to stock connect schemes

Proposals under study include lowering trading costs and adding some small companies to stock connect schemes

18 Mar 2019 - 6:19PM
Hong Kong exchange to cut fees to boost trading in unloved shares
Why some Hong Kong flat ads are simply too good to be true

Bait-and-switch tactics and flats advertised even though they are off the market still common, Post analysis finds, three months after industry watchdog warned against the ploys.

Bait-and-switch tactics and flats advertised even though they are off the market still common, Post analysis finds, three months after industry watchdog warned against the ploys.

18 Mar 2019 - 6:24PM
Why some Hong Kong flat ads are simply too good to be true
Opinion | Block-chains herald the age of ‘bankless’ worldwide money transfers

Global remittances to developing countries rose to US$466 billion in 2017, with the average fee on a US$200 transfer at 7.45 per cent, excluding additional fees hidden in the exchange rate.

Global remittances to developing countries rose to US$466 billion in 2017, with the average fee on a US$200 transfer at 7.45 per cent, excluding additional fees hidden in the exchange rate.

17 Mar 2019 - 10:39PM
Block-chains herald the age of ‘bankless’ worldwide money transfers
Bigger tax break for Hongkongers working in mainland China

Arrangement is more generous than expected as authorities try to woo talent from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and abroad

Arrangement is more generous than expected as authorities try to woo talent from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and abroad

16 Mar 2019 - 11:38PM
Bigger tax break for Hongkongers working in mainland China
Travel sector sets up task force to deal with tour group overcrowding problem

District Coordination Group for Mainland China Inbound Tours will address issue of tour group flows in neighbourhoods but admits the task is a tough one.

District Coordination Group for Mainland China Inbound Tours will address issue of tour group flows in neighbourhoods but admits the task is a tough one.

15 Mar 2019 - 7:58PM
Travel sector sets up task force to deal with tour group overcrowding problem
Swire Pacific posts record sales, marking successful handover to scion

Swire’s 2018 profit helped by turnaround in financial performance of Cathay Pacific Airways and disposals of non-core assets after Merlin Swire, sixth-generation descendant of group’s founder, took over as chairman.

Swire’s 2018 profit helped by turnaround in financial performance of Cathay Pacific Airways and disposals of non-core assets after Merlin Swire, sixth-generation descendant of group’s founder, took over as chairman.

15 Mar 2019 - 12:13AM
Swire Pacific posts record sales, marking successful handover to scion
Consumer Council ranks Skyscanner as best website for cheap flights

City watchdog urges fliers to shop around after finding that ticket prices vary across websites, and are fares are not always available when it comes to paying for the ticket.

City watchdog urges fliers to shop around after finding that ticket prices vary across websites, and are fares are not always available when it comes to paying for the ticket.

14 Mar 2019 - 10:35PM
Consumer Council ranks Skyscanner as best website for cheap flights
Is the vacancy tax just a political gesture that won’t solve housing woes?

Centaline founder says developers can still resort to tactics such as allocating newly built homes to staff members to delay market access.

Centaline founder says developers can still resort to tactics such as allocating newly built homes to staff members to delay market access.

13 Mar 2019 - 2:29PM
Is the vacancy tax just a political gesture that won’t solve housing woes?
Hong Kong steps in for the second day in a week to prop up local dollar

The city’s de facto central bank spent HK$3.925 billion (US$500 million) in its latest outing to buy the local currency and keep it within the limits of a trading band.

The city’s de facto central bank spent HK$3.925 billion (US$500 million) in its latest outing to buy the local currency and keep it within the limits of a trading band.

13 Mar 2019 - 10:54PM
Hong Kong steps in for the second day in a week to prop up local dollar
Low-cost hostel places will come at a price for city’s youth

New HK$1.4 billion development in Yuen Long targeted at 18 to 30 year olds, but those who want a space will have to drop applications for public housing and can only stay five years.

New HK$1.4 billion development in Yuen Long targeted at 18 to 30 year olds, but those who want a space will have to drop applications for public housing and can only stay five years.

12 Mar 2019 - 10:55PM
Low-cost hostel places will come at a price for city’s youth
City firms to pay bonuses despite predicted economic woes that lie ahead

Survey by recruitment agency Randstad Hong Kong finds 85 per cent of companies preparing for payout, with workers likely to take home between one and two months salary as reward for strong performances.

Survey by recruitment agency Randstad Hong Kong finds 85 per cent of companies preparing for payout, with workers likely to take home between one and two months salary as reward for strong performances.

12 Mar 2019 - 9:16PM
City firms to pay bonuses despite predicted economic woes that lie ahead