Hong Kong
Prime street shop rents in Hong Kong dropped by 1.9%
Rents in first-tier spots also fell.
Sha Tin food shop shuts down for 2 weeks
It breached the Food Business Regulation.
Hong Kong banks' NIM slid down to 1.41% in 3Q13
Here is what to blame.
Hong Kong’s economy grew modestly by 2.9% in Q3
Real GDP expanded by 0.5%.
StanChart projects Hong Kong Q3 GDP growth at 3.7% on-year
This compares to the 3.3% in Q2.
Hong Kong holds high-level meeting with European Union
Hosted the Seventh Annual Structured Dialogue meeting yesterday.
Two home sites fetched a whopping $3.388b
See the winning bidders.
Fairmont Peace Hotel unveils new rooftop, mezzanine event spaces
Recognised as the city’s premier venue for conferences, ceremonies and corporate functions, Fairmont Peace Hotel now offers new additional event spaces with two exclusive private dining rooms at the roof terrace as well as two function rooms at the mezzanine level. Boasting awe-inspiring views of the Huangpu River and the city skyline of Pudong, the roof terrace and mezzanine level offer more than 1,000 square metres of additional event space.
Hong Kong employees to pocket 1.6 month bonus for 2014
See which sectors will receive bigger extra pay.
Rotavirus cluster confirmed at Siu Lam Hospital
Three female patients are at a female ward.
AirAsia to launch direct flights from Chiang Mai to Hong Kong
Flights begin January 7, 2014.
Hong Kong to seek urgent aid funds
$40 million fund injection proposed.
Plaza Premium Lounge opens Asia's largest pay-in lounge
Coinciding with the company’s 15th anniversary, Plaza Premium Lounge (PPL) has entered a new era with the opening of their flagship Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. Centrally located in the airport’s West Hall and measuring 15,000 ft², the expansive 24-hour retreat will be the largest pay-in lounge in Asia.
MTR to shoulder the $.10 per passenger upgrade costs
Will allocate internal resources to absorb construction costs.
Wage hike in Hong Kong predicted to hit 4.5% next year
Which industry posts highest increase?
Prime street shop rents to fall by up to 5% next year
While that of shopping centres could spike by 5%-10%.