Hong Kong
Government urges caution in relaxing mortgage policy
Opening the market to those with limited financial capability may lead to market upheavals.
Israel proposes to ease dual-listing with Hong Kong and Singapore
It facilitates the dual listing of Israeli companies in SGX and HKEX.
Hong Kong gets shortlisted for world's potentially largest IPO
Saudi Arabia's national oil company Aramco is seeking an international listing.
Public housing construction expenditure pegged at $115b from 2017-2022
The ten-year public housing supply target is estimated at 280,000 units.
HKMA launches consultation on Open API framework
It is part of the agency’s initiatives to transition into an era of smart banking.
Housing Society unveils policy evicting wealthier tenants to accommodate the needy
The new policy aims to ensure a more effective allocation of subsidised housing resources.
Committee formed to monitor taxi service quality
It will monitor the service quality of about 18,000 taxis in Hong Kong.
Hang Seng Bank rolls out first retail banking chatbots
Dori and Haro can communicate in Chinese, English and understand Cantonese.
Hong Kong is the world's 21st most powerful passport
Passport holders can enjoy visa-free access to a total of 155 countries.
Here's what insulates Hong Kong's property market from rate hikes
Unless there’s a large market crisis, the market is well-shielded from rising interest rates.
Tung Chung reclamation and advance works contract signed for $12.08b
The project will provide 49,000 residential flats and 870,000 sqm of commercial floor space.
Monetary Authority to develop faster payment system
It aims to provide banks with a system to provide real-time credit transfer.
Lands Department issued 37 residential pre-sale consents in 2017
This involves the building of 16,408 residential units last year.
Housing market starts to cool: Credit Suisse
Home prices are projected to rise 3% in 2018 compared to 13% in 2017.
Temp work to boom in project management and finance sector
Contractual business analysts and PMO specialists are projected to be in high demand.
Which sector dominated the IPO market in 2017?
A company from this sector raised a whopping $17.2b last year.