Hong Kong
Is Bitcoin our future currency?
In Hong Kong, any discussion regarding currencies tends to focus on offshore trading of the RMB, the expanding list of 24 Chinese bilateral swap agreements and how much longer the US$ can maintain a diminishing global reserve status.
Warning issued on bogus website akin to Royal Bank of Scotland site
Be on the lookout for https://www.rbsfx.co.uk.
Rents for 3 new public flats to be completed between March and June
They will be for less that $2,000 monthly.
Ernst & Young predicts a fiscal surplus of HK$12 billion for 2013-14
Find out what caused the turnaround.
New Victoria Park pool opens
Gold medallists took a demo dip.
New World Development secures HK$10b sales target
Thanks to The Austin's robust sales.
Hong Kong's secondary property market continues to disappoint analysts
5% drop in flat-viewing isn't good news.
HIV infection cases reached 153 in 3Q13
There were 23 new AIDS cases.
This is the only industrial deal completed in 3Q13
It was worth $98m.
Hong Kong’s total exports surged 8.8% to to $323.1b
Re-exports’ value also up 9.1%.
Market sentiment in Southeast Asia hit 2-year high
60% of bosses are confident of economic improvement.
Hong Kong's median monthly private household income up 4.1%
On back of stronger income growth.
Weekend primary home sales plunged 47% to 41 deals
Market diverted to upcoming sales.
DBS' net interest margin in Hong Kong impressed analysts
Net profit surged 14.6% to $635m.
Centa-City Leading Index of home prices inched up 0.2%
Home prices have jumped 3.8%.
Guidelines for near field communication mobile payment revealed
Requirements for e-wallet payments were unveiled.