Hong Kong
Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in August-October
This translates to around 116,000 unemployed persons.
Green Form flats in Cheung Sha Wan up for sale
As many as 2,545 flats will be provided.
Economic growth slows further to 2.9% in Q3 as trade war dims outlook
This extends a steep decline from 4.7% in Q1 to 3.5% in Q2.
Hong Kong exports rose 1.9% in September
Export volume to India climbed 8.3%.
Small caps plunging as much as 93% spark share pledge fears
Reports abound that a large holder liquidated shares after a loan soured.
Retail rents in Causeway Bay are the world's most expensive
Leasing costs are at a whopping $2,671 sqft/per year.
Thriving IPO scene shows signs of pressure as stock markets slump
An Alibaba-backed share sale has already delayed its IPO plans.
Lantau reclamation plan brings reprieve to pressured office sector
A third CBD will be created to relieve Central and Kowloon East.
Bull-run finally ends: Hong Kong home prices to fall 15% in 2019
The worst case scenario envisions residential property prices to crash by as much as 25%.
Tighter tour guide rules loom after visitors overwhelm Lantau
Tour guides operating without a license may soon be a criminal offence.
Land for Hong Kong-Shenzhen tech park to be unlocked by 2021
The IT hub is expected to be around 1.2 million square metres.
Exchange Fund recovers from massive hit amidst $1.6b gain in Q3
However, performance is likely to remain subdued amidst forex losses.
Hong Kong fintech investments more than doubled to US$550m in 2017: FS Chan
The level of investment exceeds that of Singapore, he says.
Private homes for sale in Hong Kong hit 14-year high in Q3
Market take-up, however, may not been as warm as it used to.
Hong Kong bourse profits surged 20% to $2.4b in Q3
Stock listing fees surged 29%.
Chinese Academy of Sciences to set up Hong Kong unit
It will focus on healthcare technologies, AI and robotics.
Airlines slap fuel surcharge amidst rising oil costs
The most common charge added to ticket cost is $1,304.
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