In Focus
Bankers protest tough IPO rules
Warn that proposed rules could choke-off investment into Hong Kong.
Bankers protest tough IPO rules
Warn that proposed rules could choke-off investment into Hong Kong.
Minimum wage to increase on May 1, 2013
Hourly salaries to rise by HK$30.00.
Gloomy new year for Hong Kong
Only 6 in 10 small businesses owners see growth in 2013.
HKPF intensifies cybercrime capability
Opens a cybersecurity center to combat Internet crimes.
Hong Kong to get new IPO rules
Penalizes banks for IPO candidates’ misdeeds.
Government to impose restrictions on home resales
Fight to avert property speculation extended to secondary market.
Nasty surprise for home buyers in 2013
After rising over 20% in 2012, home prices could jump a further 10% in 2013.
Property bubble threat remains serious
Financial Secretary John Tsang again sounds warning against a persistent menace.
South Beauty Group to list in Hong Kong
Operator of tony restaurant chain to use funds for expansion.
Year-end IPO surge in Hong Kong
Two IPOs raise US$3.38 billion but investor sentiment remains weak.
Capital values of HK high street shops grew moderately in 3Q12
It slowed to 3% against the previous quarter's 9.8%.
Hong Kong educational system world’s 3rd best
Ranks behind Finland and South Korea in cognitive skills.
CIMB to do more investment banking in Hong Kong
New strengths allow it to be more competitive.
Take-up for offices for lease plunged 80% in 3Q12
Grade A office rents meanwhile grew 1.5% after 3 months of decline.
Land developers assail government control
Claim government stranglehold is potentially dangerous.
Speculators buying up parking spaces
Some parking spaces now more expensive than small apartments.
HSBC to sell Ping An stake
Ping An to be divested despite its profitability.
Commentary
LandsD 'area model' idea makes sense for the San Tin Technopole
Hong Kong’s tertiary education policy shift ignites co-living growth