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Soaring home prices push millennials to illegally settle in industrial buildings

An estimated 12,000 residents lived in such buildings in 2016.

Soaring home prices push millennials to illegally settle in industrial buildings

An estimated 12,000 residents lived in such buildings in 2016.

Crypto mining firms test their sustainability in Hong Kong IPOs

Bitmain, Canaan and Ebang’s flotations will determine the sustainability of their tech.

Hong Kong inks 15 agreements with Shanghai to boost growth

The deals aim to spur cooperation in legal, cultural, tech, education and finance.

Shopping mall supply to hit 13-year high in 2019

There are nearly 2 million sqft in the pipeline.

Over 3,000 students to receive up to $72,800 in educational subsidies

It's part of the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors.

Close Chinese ties raise Hong Kong banks' compliance risk

The SAR already faces medium-high money laundering risk.

Hong Kong Island office decentralisation gains ground in July

Tenants, however, still prefer being as close to the CBD as possible.

Local retail scene thrives on Mainland health scandals

Personal care stores are cashing in on the influx of troubled Mainlanders.

Home sales down 9% to 6,093 units in July

Buyers held back purchases to see the impact of new housing policies.

Finance workers more willing to quit unsatisfying jobs

They have a higher number of counteroffers to choose from.

Hong Kong beats Singapore for global public transport crown

The SAR beats Paris, Seoul and London in public transport safety.

Housing space could be unlocked by relocating Kwai Tsing port and Fanling golf course to artificial island

A think tank has proposed that this could free up space to house 830,000 residents.

Is the Asian wealth race shifting away from Singapore and Hong Kong?

Wealth managers are shifting to cities like Jakarta, Shanghai and Manila.

Third-party logistics players ramp up expansion plans despite trade jitters

ATC Air Service and AK Logistics grew their Kwai Chung footholds in July.

Why are temps expecting 25% higher pay than regular workers?

Their belief in their niche expertise skills drives them to demand more.

Local hotel market boosted by 1,000 new rooms in H1

The completion delay of Ocean Park Marriott would've boosted supply figures more.