Hong Kong

Construction of residential homes on the rise

Construction of residential homes accounted for more than half of the total value of construction in Hong Kong during the second quarter.

Construction of residential homes on the rise

Construction of residential homes accounted for more than half of the total value of construction in Hong Kong during the second quarter.

Residential property market to shrink by a fourth

Hong Kong’s banks are in for more pain as the new and unduly strict rules to curb property speculation choke decelerating market growth even further.

Hong Kong has future as top IT center

Hong Kong could become Asia's leading information technology center because of its many competitive advantages, said international commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Negative export growth this year

Hong Kong stands to see no growth in its total exports for this year as businessmen remain pessimistic about the economy.

HKMA sets restrictive guidelines to avert property bubble escalation

The Monetary Authority has issued tougher guidelines that order banks to tighten underwriting criteria for loans and to set a maximum loan tenor for all new mortgage loans.

Cathay and Dragonair seek fare hike

The Philippines' airline regulator will hear on September 26 a petition by Hong Kong airline firms, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd and Dragon Airlines Ltd, to increase passenger fares.

More agreements signed with Guangdong

Seven agreements that include the further liberalization of Guangdong's trade services sector were signed between Hong Kong and that south China province.

HKEx introduces renminbi ETFs

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd has launched the city's first deliverable renminbi or yuan currency futures contract based on the renminbi and the US dollar exchange rate.

US stimulus endangers Hong Kong; recession now more likely

The massive new stimulus announced by the US Federal Reserve Sept. 13 has forced Hong Kong to take immediate action to prevent its tumble into recession and a return of the property bubble.

Sun Hung Kai reports slowdown in operations

Hong Kong's efforts to contain rising property prices have slowed the growth of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd, the largest property developer in the city.

Hutchison retains Fitch’s A-rating

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-' with a Stable Outlook, and its Short-Term IDR at 'F2' of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

Tsang warns anew against asset bubbles

Financial Secretary John Tsang is again warning about the risk of asset bubbles since the global economy remains in turmoil.

Disharmony may mean happiness for Hong Kong

“Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul” Democritus (460-370BC)

Hong Kong and South Korea's richest men talk business

Li Ka-shing and Lee Kun-hee, Co-Chairman of Samsung Electronics met in Hong Kong to discuss ways to expand cooperation, especially in handset and network businesses.

Rwandan President urges Hong Kong to invest in his country

Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda in central eastern Africa, asked Hong Kong's businessmen to invest in his country and be part of its economic revival.

New IPOs welcome news for Hong Kong

Two mainland Chinese companies intend to raise some US$1.1 billion by making their initial public offerings in Hong Kong.