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.