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Banks' earnings remain weak as coronavirus cripples operations

Around 20-30% of bank branches will likely temporarily close or shorten operating hours.

Banks' earnings remain weak as coronavirus cripples operations

Around 20-30% of bank branches will likely temporarily close or shorten operating hours.

Arrivals crash 75% after nCov measures' implementation

Arrivals amongst locals led the decline as it dropped 77%.

Hong Kong retail firms brace for more nCov impact

Tourist arrivals and retail sales already affected by unrest are tipped to worsen.

Majority of Gen Z use credit cards: survey

They have a median balance per consumer of $4,316 (US$555).

HSBC earmarks $3.9b in liquidity relief for local businesses

It is easing borrowing terms to aid companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Total restaurant receipts down 5.9% to $112.5b in 2019

Q4 marked the largest fall since the outbreak of SARS in Q2 2003.

Credit Suisse calls off Hong Kong meet over coronavirus outbreak

The event was originally scheduled on 25-27 March.

Property sales crashed 32.4% in January

Residential units showed the greatest decline, with sales plunging by 39.2%.

Retail sales down 19.4% to $36.2b in December

Jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts continue to lead the decline.

Hong Kong crashes into recession in 2019

This was dragged by GDP contractions recorded in H2 2019.

Exports dipped 4.1% to $3.99t in 2019

This was attributed to a 15.7% rise in exports to Mainland China.

Financial firms undermanned amidst 2019-nCov spread

Expect more delays in the completion of equity sales and bond deals.

HKB Listed Companies Awards is now open for nominations

Deadline of entries for the 2020 edition is on 17 April, Friday.

Hong Kong unveils new advance funding arrangement for SMEs

This aims to encourage the private sector to conduct in-house R&D works.

Bank of East Asia closes 20 branches due to coronavirus

ATMs located within closed branches will also be unavailable.

The search is on for HKB International Business Awards 2020

Deadline for nominations is on 17 April 2020, Friday.