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Breaking news and analysis on Hong Kong's economy and the companies that operate in the city, including its GDP, economic outlook, impact of the coronavirus outbreak, macroeconomic indicators, the local government finance and budget, retail sales, consumption, employment and monetary policy.
Return to profit by city airline is welcome, but addition of routes, increased flight frequency and friendlier prices rest on more planes and workers
As city continues to benefit from an increasingly close relationship between China and the Middle East, start-ups need to seize opportunities.
With some 25,000 attending and economic gains of as much as HK$300 million, the three-day tournament lifts Hong Kong into the spotlight. String of events to follow with “Arts March” cultural activities for rest of month.
Large supply of homes due to come online soon in Hong Kong will, hopefully, help thwart the rise of a new generation of speculators.
A recruitment fair has highlighted concerns about Hong Kong’s high cost of living and the language barrier. These must be addressed if the city is to attract the world’s best
Readers discuss initiatives to account for changing visitor trends, poor service at restaurants, and a recently held golf tournament.
Private credit lenders are capitalising on businesses’ thirst for generating liquidity from their property assets in Hong Kong, banking on the city’s sound legal system.
Fewer than 20 people visit authority’s Cheung Sha Wan office on first day of sale for flats at eResidence Tower 3 in Hung Hom.
YF Life Trustees, the smallest of Hong Kong’s MPF providers, will be the first to migrate to the soon-to-be-launched eMPF Platform, while HSBC, the largest provider, will be the last, according to the pensions regulator.
Coordination among departments responsible for service planning and crew availability inadequate, Civil Aviation Department says.
Readers discuss the need to better integrate the payment systems of the two Chinese cities, and foreigners’ worries about travelling to China.
Gaw Capital Partners, one of Hong Kong’s biggest real estate private-fund management firms, is focusing on logistics in Vietnam and Mexico, as well as the AI sector bailing out distressed office assets in the US, amid challenges to an economic recovery in mainland China.
Over the past two years, Japanese businesses have been the most active among foreign firms in terms of leasing retail spaces in Hong Kong, according to data compiled by JLL.
Some 238 of the 336 units available in the first batch at Uptown East in Kowloon Bay, worth about US$179 million, found buyers as of 6pm on Sunday, in a sign that the removal of all market-cooling measures has revived demand in Hong Kong.
Simon Siu, chairman of Estate Agents Authority, says decision to scrap extra stamp duties last month was ‘shot in the arm’ for ailing property market.
Chan says new or expanded firms, together with 30 companies that made similar moves last year, will invest more than HK$40 billion in the city and create 13,000 jobs.
Readers discuss the constant comparisons between the two places, and China’s political system.
Cargo carrier expects to spend US$2.7 billion over the next five years to add 15 aircraft to its fleet.
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong also says Hong Kong expected to welcome about 50 million tourists in 2024, up from 34 million logged last year.
Company says it expects service will be restored to 2018 record levels this year as visitors from mainland China and rest of Asia return.
The 90-year-old converted mansion, Jessville Manor, has changed hands for HK$207 million (US$26.5 million), adding to evidence that the recent scrapping of property curbs may be starting to revive the luxury housing market.
Yeo offered a glowing endorsement of the wuxia novelist after attending two exhibitions to celebrate the centenary of Jin Yong’ s birth.
Spokeswoman for food retailer confirms company closing down 28 stores across city.
Readers discuss the annual results of Hong Kong’s flag carrier, and what the city needs to do to attract global stars.
Commissioner’s office for China’s foreign ministry in Hong Kong also accuses America’s ambassador to country of ‘irresponsible talk’ regarding domestic national security bill.
Urban Renewal Authority announces plan to redevelop flats and shops at flower market and nearby streets, with HK$2.5 billion to be spent on acquiring properties.
Tourism Board executive director Dane Cheng touts fresh incentives such as buy-one, get-one-free flight deals and complimentary tickets to attractions.
Chainlink will host its annual SmartCon in Hong Kong this October, an announcement that comes after CoinDesk said it is bringing Consensus to the city next year.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched the second phase of a pilot programme to explore ‘innovative’ uses for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for public use, five months after it unveiled the results of the first trial run.
Hong Kong developer Wheelock Properties has priced a first batch of 130 units at its Seasons Place residential project in Tseung Kwan O at a five-year low for the district.
Deals with institutions from 11 countries such as France, Qatar and Singapore set to be signed at high-profile summit this month.
Just over a quarter of companies in Hong Kong expect to add staff this year, while some 16 per cent expect to cut headcount, KPMG survey shows. Many candidates are eyeing the Greater Bay Area as an alternative.