Hong Kong

What are the key risks to buoyant Hong Kong banks?

Intricate Mainland ties are both boon and bane.

What are the key risks to buoyant Hong Kong banks?

Intricate Mainland ties are both boon and bane.

Will investors embrace lower grade offices as price gap widens?

The gap in central for Grade A and B offices is at least $15,000.

Government moves to incentivise elderly and PWD hiring

Bosses hiring those aged 60 or above can get monthly allowance of up to $4,000 per employee.

World's largest lithium metals producer files for Hong Kong IPO

Ganfeng Lithium plans to raise up to US$1b in its flotation.

Bank lending slows to 9.5% in July amidst threats of higher borrowing costs

This represents the slowest pace of growth in over one and a half years.

Approved mortgage loans rally 9% to $44.3b in July

This comes from a mild 4.8% growth in June.

Government unveils ‘wish list' of in-demand workers

Naval architects are amongst those who may enjoy prioritised immigration treatment.

Retail sales growth slow to single-digits in July

Sentiment has soured amidst heating trade tensions.

Chinese payment service firm Yeepay eyes Hong Kong IPO

Its planned share sale could raise about US$200m.

Citi Hong Kong unveils senior appointments to consumer banking unit

The heads of insurance as well cards and unsecured business have been appointed.

Over 20,000 finance workers may ditch jobs in 2018

Companies need to improve retention initiatives like regular salary reviews.

Bank of East Asia's half-year profit surges 25.9% to $3.99b

Earnings were boosted by net fee and commission income growth.

Public housing rents set for three new estates

Nearly half of the available flats go for below $2,500 monthly.

Hong Kong urged to develop GBA blockchain and e-invoicing standard

This will enable faster cross-border fund transfers.

Government unveils extensive map and land survey platform

The Hong Kong Map Service 2.0 has digital versions of land survey records.

Has Meituan lured Tencent to its mega US$4b IPO?

The Chinese tech titan is said to be buying US$400m of stock.