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Shenzhen wants Hong Kong to co-finance a US$45 logistics centre
But this project may potentially steal more of Hong Kong's shipping business and give it to Shenzhen.
Shenzhen wants Hong Kong to co-finance a US$45 logistics centre
But this project may potentially steal more of Hong Kong's shipping business and give it to Shenzhen.
Airfreight fall continues in November
Cargo traffic at Hong Kong International Airport dove again in November to 6.6% year-on-year, continuing a trend that began early in 2011.
Derivatives are back—but be careful
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has authorized the issuance of “Exchange-Traded Funds” a year-and-a-half after these products were banned.
Property transactions nosedive to 5-year low
Transactions plunged by more than a third last year while prices remained stubbornly out of reach.
No corporate tax cut for long-suffering Hong Kong firms
There will be no corporate tax cut in the first-half of this year and probably in the second half, as well.
New year, new banknotes!
HSBC’s new HK$100 note will be in circulation starting January 11.
HK Int’l Airport races to keep up with boom in passenger traffic
Hong Kong’s Board of Airport Authority recommends the construction of a third runway at the airport to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic.
Anemic trade triggers economic worries in 2012
Hong Kong's rising trade deficit and stubbornly weak exports in November raise the prospects of tough times in 2012.
Balance of Payments surplus reaches a whopping $23.6b
This represents almost 5% of the country's gross domestic product.
Take your pick: 5 housing sites up for grabs
It is estimated that the sites will provide 430 flats in the first quarter next year.
More must have travelled to Hong Kong in November
Visitor traffic increased 7% compared to the same month last year.
Fears escalate as unemployment rises to 3.4% in November
And if you’re planning to look for a job, you may not be in luck as employers stay cautious towards recruitment.
Payback time: MF Global Hong Kong to return client money
A court has so far approved the return of HK$500 million.
Testing times: Home prices may plummet 10% in 2012
And it may drop even lower by 2013 - but by how much?
Construction gross value up 13.2% to $32.4b
Guess by how much the gross values of the private and public sectors increased in 3Q11?
Hong Kong fails to back local IT sector
Too many security, business continuity and legal issues still to iron out, says an industry player.
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