Hong Kong

Hang Seng Indexes launches two indices for Mainland stocks

They will track the performance of high-yield securities and tech firms.

Hang Seng Indexes launches two indices for Mainland stocks

They will track the performance of high-yield securities and tech firms.

HSBC to shed $100b in assets in massive revamp

About 35,000 jobs may be axed over the next three years.

Cathay Pacific's passenger load factor fell 1.3% in January

Performance slid due to booking cancellations amidst COVID-19.

Government injects $25b to help businesses weather COVID-19

It took into account feedback from the public, various sectors and Legislative Council members.

ZA Bank cools off price war talks: report

It offers an introductory deposit rate of 6.8%.

Majority expects Hong Kong's economic situation to worsen in 2020

Only 48% of employees expect employers to do better this year.

Real estate investments plunge to lowest in a decade

Investment volumes fell 57% YoY in Q4 2019.

Office rental volumes down in Q4

Vendors were hesitant to accept discounted asking prices.

Luxury residential rents continue to slide in Q4

Landlords were not keen to cut asking rents.

Banks' earnings remain weak as coronavirus cripples operations

Around 20-30% of bank branches will likely temporarily close or shorten operating hours.

Arrivals crash 75% after nCov measures' implementation

Arrivals amongst locals led the decline as it dropped 77%.

Majority of Gen Z use credit cards: survey

They have a median balance per consumer of $4,316 (US$555).

HSBC earmarks $3.9b in liquidity relief for local businesses

It is easing borrowing terms to aid companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Total restaurant receipts down 5.9% to $112.5b in 2019

Q4 marked the largest fall since the outbreak of SARS in Q2 2003.

Credit Suisse calls off Hong Kong meet over coronavirus outbreak

The event was originally scheduled on 25-27 March.

Mastercard, Dah Sing Bank, BBPOS launch mobile payment app for SMEs

Tap on Phone allows merchants to accept contactless card payments.

Property sales crashed 32.4% in January

Residential units showed the greatest decline, with sales plunging by 39.2%.