Hong Kong
Inflation rate speeds up slightly to 0.5% in March
This is faster than the 0.3% recorded in the same month last year.
Inflation rate speeds up slightly to 0.5% in March
This is faster than the 0.3% recorded in the same month last year.
Hong Kong Customs cracks down on syndicate accused of $2.5b money laundering
Six persons were arrested in the operation named “Shadow Hunter II”.
Turbulent times ahead as SG-HK travel bubble delayed anew
The declaration of a travel corridor between the two cities has been delayed for the second time.
Here are 2021's hybrid work trends you need to know
The work-from-home setup is unlikely to be going away just yet.
Market Update: HSI up 0.47%, trades higher as developed markets rebound
The Hang Seng Index reversed its loss as it closed up by 133.42 points or 0.47% at 28,755.34 on Thursday. This comes as recoveries were observed in developed markets.
Jobless rate fell to 6.8% in March, as fourth wave receded
This represents an improvement from the record high of 7.2% between December 2020-February 2021.
Struggling Gen Zs need to be 're-energized': study
More than 50% of Generation Z workers in Hong Kong say they are struggling.
Two-year slump ends as commercial property investment recovers: report
The total number of commercial real estate transactions rebounded by as much as 2.6x YoY.
HKBN interim profit falls 63% to $48.5m
The result represents a drop from $131.58m profit recorded in the six months ending in February 2020.
Grade A office vacancy up slightly to 9.4% in March
Only Central saw its vacancy rate drop during last month.
Emperor International sells industrial building for $508m
The sale shall be by way of transfer of shares of the company.
Hong Kongers shopping more online during the pandemic: report
42% of the respondents shared the sentiment that e-commerce was helping them through the current crisis.
Market Update: HSI down 1.76% on virus resurgence fears
The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed down by 513.81 points or 1.76% at 28,621.92 on Wednesday. This is due to Asian markets’ growing concerns over resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks, weighing on global investor sentiments.
ASM Pacific Technology hits record US$1.01b bookings in Q1
It surpassed its US$700m booking guidance for the quarter.
What can drive Hong Kong's economic growth?
JLL has identified eight drivers that will bring Hong Kong to “New Heights”.
Are Hongkongers moving to the Greater Bay Area?
Mortgage applications in the area have risen 40% over the past year.
Hong Kong TV rebounds to $183.6m profit after 2019 loss
The company posted a net loss of $289.9m in 2019 but bounced back during the pandemic.