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GDP shrinks 9% in Q2

GDP shrinks 9% in Q2

Private consumption expenditure fell 14.2% during the period.

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Chinese renewable firms move away from Hong Kong bourse

Relisting in China could allow a better mix of debt and equity funding.

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PMI further contracted to 44.5 in July: IHS Markit

New orders, input prices and business confidence deteriorated at a quicker rate.

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Debates arise on security law's effects on Hong Kong finance sector

Is there really a capital exodus from Hong Kong to Singapore?

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Meet ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first virtual-only lender

The bank’s slogan of co-creation belies a strong charm offensive of attractive deposit rates.

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Employers weigh in options in facing the “new normal”

Staggered return and split teams may not be enough to squash their employees’ concerns.

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Local startup scene attracts overseas founders to set up in Hong Kong

Startups are getting a lot of opportunities from various subsidies and partnerships.

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Hong Kong named 3rd largest IPO market

Hong Kong IPO markets are set to have remained strong in H1.

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Property sector continues to recover in Q2

The posh homes segment continues to dominate the overall property scene.

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MBA providers turn to online schooling following pandemic

Many universities have closed their campuses amidst the double whammy of protests and COVID-19.

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Businesses adapt to the time of Corona

Hong Kong business leaders reveal how they are coping, and adapting, to the new environment.

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Startup funding goes low key amidst COVID-19 and social unrest

The total value of startup deals hit $9.84b, a 39% YoY drop compared to last year.

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Hong Kong's economic crisis spills over to venture capital activity

VC investors have yet to see the end of their woes, even as domestic volatility has already dragged investment down.

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Exports down 3.7% in April

Exports in non-metallic mineral manufactures led the decline.

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Hong Kong banks' asset quality battered by COVID-19 and protests

Exodus of corporate clients, mortgage risks, and dropping credit card use pose a big threat on revenues.

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Hotels make further room rate cuts to survive

Some have resorted to offering rates cheaper than the city’s subdivided flats.

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Hong Kong amongst the last to recover from COVID-19: analyst

The region will likely go back to its pre-COVID levels by Q1 2021.

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