Hong Kong

Hong Kong government serious about curbing illicit births

Here's how the government is addressing the issue.

HK employers see 4.5% rise in salary for 2013

It's the same as Singapore but lower than China.

Primary home market stuck in the doldrums

Developers only sold 30 units over the weekend.

Hong Kong homes are now more than 20% pricier than last year

The CCL Home Price Index rose another 1.5% week-on-week.

Luxury flat sells for HK$455m

This is a new record in Hong Kong and Asia.

Only 30 units sold in the primary market over the weekend

Sales in the secondary market also declined 50%.

PCCW's yield differential vs HKT narrowing

It is the narrowest it has been since HKT listed.

Hiring expectations weakened in Q3

Compared to Q2, more executives expected to reduce headcounts.

Hong Kong industries need more workers

Skills upgrading vital to improving industry competitiveness.

CIFI and Tsui Wah IPO in Hong Kong

Both firms intend to raise a combined US$365 million.

Chart of the Day: Here's how difficult to find available office space nowadays

Growth in occupiers' demand down from a high of 60% in the 1Q to 20% in 3Q.