Hong Kong
Volume of domestic exports tumbled 9.4% in December
But goods exports edged up.
Unemployment rate hits record-low at 3.1%
Underemployment also hit 16-year low.
$10.7m worth of transport subsidies get go ahead
15 applications were approved.
See how this startup helps Hong Kong flat-hunters find the right property
Hover, click, and rent.
Job ads in Hong Kong dropped 10.9% in 4Q13
Market cautious on increasing headcount.
What the coming explosion of internet real estate means for Hong Kong businesses
With over 250 million domain names registered globally, the world wide web has become a congested place since the first web page went online in the summer of 1991. In Hong Kong alone, there are almost 12 million active devices online (getting on for two per resident), while the figure globally stands at 3.5 billion.
Hong Kong banks' profits predicted to edge up by over 7% in 2014
Find out reasons why.
HKD deposits rose a measly 0.2% in December 2013
Blame it on shift to RMB deposits.
Gross gaming revenue disappoints with 7% growth
Analysts were expecting 11-14%.
December retail sales growth sluggish at 5.7%
Even visitor arrivals were slow.
3 biggest things to watch out for in Hong Kong Budget 2014
Relief measures likely to be downsized.
Why 2014 looks like another record year for Hong Kong's IPO market
The strengthening global economic environment and investor confidence is expected to fuel the propulsion in the Hong Kong IPO market that began in 2013. Last year, the Hong Kong Exchange placed second behind New York as the world's biggest IPO market, raising US$21.7 billion.
Hong Kong’s foreign currency reserve assets jumped to US$312.2b
Up by US$1b on December.
Most HK REITs unlikely to build investment properties: Fitch
Without exceeding 10% cap.
Home sales dropped 3.8% to 4,488 units in January
This is worth $27.3b.
Hong Kong cracks down on unlicensed guesthouses during Chinese New Year
Undercover and inspections took operators by surprise.
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