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Approved mortgage loans drop
Approved mortgage loans in April fell 9.7% to $25.4 billion from March.
Approved mortgage loans drop
Approved mortgage loans in April fell 9.7% to $25.4 billion from March.
Total exports, imports up
The values of Hong Kong's total merchandise exports and imports recorded year-on-year increases of 5.6% and 5% in April, the Census & Statistics Department said.
HSBC puts on hold plans to transfer to Hong Kong
HSBC plans to stay in London despite the huge expense of doing business in the British capital.
Exchange Fund rises on equities
Equities boost the Exchange Fund to $43.8 billion in the first quarter this year.
Hong Kong banks susceptible to massive Eurozone recession
A severe credit crunch could hammer Hong Kong’s banks and those in Singapore should there be a huge jump in non-performing loans.
Hong Kong committed to developing science and technology
Hong Kong’s unique advantages make it indispensable to China.
Credit card receivables down; delinquencies up
A drop in spending and a rise in delinquencies were experienced by Hong Kong in the first quarter this year.
Volatility to batter Hong Kong and other financial markets worldwide
The wild ride taken by the Hang Seng isn’t over.
Leasing demand for warehouses on the rise
Some logistics operators have already pre-committed yet-to-be vacated warehouses due to the current high occupancy level.
New real estate regulations possible
Financial Secretary John Tsang said the government stands ready to implement new real-estate market measures when necessary. It also closely monitors the global financial market.
Turbulence up ahead for Cathay Pacific Airways?
Cathay Pacific reports being badly hit by high fuel costs. Plans to reduce frequencies of several long-haul routes is already underway.
Tsang arrives in Taipei
Financial Secretary John Tsang is in Taipei as head of a delegation that officiated at the opening of the Hong Kong Economic, Trade & Cultural Office.
Capital duty to be banished by June 1
It’s another move to grow a faltering economy by telling foreigners that Hong Kong is great for their businesses.
HSBC to part with subsidiaries in four South American countries
HSBC Holdings is in talks on a possible sale of its operations in Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay as part of its global strategy to boost profitability and cut costs.
SFC seeks public’s opinion on IPO regulation
The recent crackdown on brokers pushing sub-standard IPOs heads in a parallel direction.
Nature and modernity blend in Swire Properties' Opus Hong Kong
The Frank-Gehry designed building is comprised of double-level garden apartments and 6,000-6,900 sq ft apartments with panoramic views of the city.
HKEx's profit slips 7% to HK$1.15b
Listing fees and income from sales of information were lower than expected, while operating cost rose by 20%.
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