In Focus
Hong Kong banks' NIM slid down to 1.41% in 3Q13
Here is what to blame.
Wage hike in Hong Kong predicted to hit 4.5% next year
Which industry posts highest increase?
Hong Kong to launch government "cloud" this year
Cloud computing will help improve public service.
Hong Kong is a gold mine for Taiwanese firms
City gets US$47.4 billion in Taiwanese investments.
HKMA buys half of tony London luxury development
Hanover Square Estate is located in the West End district.
HKEx reports 20% surge in profit for Q3
Also reports higher trading of shares and derivatives.
Hong Kong-based firm will build “New York of Africa” in South Africa
Will invest US$7.8 billion in the project.
Hong Kong confirms another MERS victim
This brings total victims worldwide to 145.
Building inspectors go on strike over manpower shortage
Stage a 90 minute lunchtime protest to drive home point.
Hong Kong tops list of the world's best place to do business
China falls to 96th place from 91st.
Property prices could plunge 30%
Property market on brink of first downturn since 1998.
Hong Kong workforce to start shrinking in five years
Low birth rate is also a problem.
Exports gain ground in September
Merchandise exports rise 1.5% on-year.
Average office vacancy in Hong Kong island edged up 0.4%
Thankfully, rate is still at 5.2%.
Luxury home rents in Hong Kong continue to fall
Banks slash spending for expatriates.
HKIA posts record rise in passenger volume and flight movements
Was mainly driven by visitor traffic.
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