Hong Kong

CE Lee lays out plans to position HK as an int'l shipping centre and aviation hub

Chief Executive John Lee said the government will press ahead with the Three‑Runway System under the "Airport City" vision.

CE Lee lays out plans to position HK as an int'l shipping centre and aviation hub

Chief Executive John Lee said the government will press ahead with the Three‑Runway System under the "Airport City" vision.

Northern Metropolis to create 500,000 new jobs

It will also provide about 500,000 new housing units.

Relaxation of property cooling measures a ‘band-aid solution’ - expert

The government has reduced Buyer’s Stamp Duty to 7.5%, amongst others.

The power of unified identity security

Modern enterprises grapple with evolving identity, data access, privilege, automation, and unification challenges.

Luxury home prices to fall up to 5% this year: JLL

Prices are also likely to fall another 5% in 2024.

HK passport holders to enjoy longer stay in Albania, Uganda

Hongkongers can stay in the two countries visa-free for up to 90 days.

Cathay Pacific’s passenger volume soars 480.1% YoY in September

The airline carried 1.5 million passengers during the month.

Consumer prices rise 2% YoY in September

The rate of increase in September was faster than August's.

Revival yet to come for Hong Kong’s real estate market

Only the retail market has demonstrated resilience, with high-street shop rents rising by 2.1% QoQ.

Residential price edges down by 1.4% MoM in August

August marked the fourth month of price decrease. 

Unemployment rate remains at 2.8% in July-September

The underemployment rate was the same at 1%.

Unit sales of tech and durables market drop 7% YoY in 1H23

Across subsegments, IT recorded the biggest drop in value USD terms, falling -22%.

Overall average turnover percentage ranges from 8.9% to 26.4%

The higher the employee level, the lower the turnover percentage was recorded.

Hong Kong employees record the highest salary hike in GBA: study

HK fresh graduates with engineering function was the highest with $20,950.

HK to complete second study on GBA rail link project mid-2024

The project will connect the Hong Kong Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area with Qianhai.