In Focus
Hong Kong going big on recycling
Government creates committee to develop recycling industry.
Hong Kong going big on recycling
Government creates committee to develop recycling industry.
Landlords and property owners urged to pay more attention to building safety
Problem of sub-divided units in tenements is worsening.
Henderson Land sees stable HK property market
Predicts developers won’t make big profits.
Mainland tourists remain Hong Kong's biggest spenders
Continue spending despite China's economic slowdown.
Hong Kong still the most expensive city in the world for retailers
But rent growth is slowing.
Amended Trust Law comes into effect Dec.1
Should bring about increase in estate planning activity.
HK hit by massive surge in cybercrime
Calls on business to prepare for large-scale attacks.
Two overseas companies eye Hong Kong IPOs
The first large foreign IPOs since 2012.
Typhoon Utor messes up the city
It’s the first severe typhoon in 13 months.
Over half of Hong Kong couples are saying “I don’t”
They're also giving-up on having babies, too.
Mainland tourists boost Hong Kong tourism
Over 11.9 million international visitors in H1.
New stock index futures contract starts Aug 12
Tracks mainland companies listed in Hong Kong and China.
Walmart could bid for ParknShop
World’s largest retailer consulting with bank on acquisition.
Hong Kong’s gold exports to China fall 4.8%
Gold headed for first annual decline in 13 years.
Despite questionable ethics, HSBC reports H1 net profit surge of 22%
Shares fall, however, on concerns about China’s growth.
DBS Bank Hong Kong extends US$16.3 million loan to Qianhai
Will go to further development of Qianhai logistics project.
Crimes in HK by Mainland Visitors drop 6%
Prostitution by MVs also fell 6%.