In Focus
Hong Kong to beat New York as the world’s top financial center by 2016
Some 262,000 financial services jobs await.
CIFI and Tsui Wah IPO in Hong Kong
Both firms intend to raise a combined US$365 million.
No new supply of Grade A office in 2013
Scarce supply of Grade A office premises will continue in 2014.
Cathay Pacific flying more cargo
Hong Kong's airline reports its first significant freight growth in 18 months.
HKEx underperforms in Q3
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing reported a 19% drop in its third-quarter net profit.
Closer Hong Kong-Beijing ties encouraged
Hong Kong and Beijing can make more money together.
Home prices soaring out of reach
Prices for new and used homes hit a new record.
The HK$ to US$ peg stays
Controversial peg is pillar of HK policy.
Check out Hong Kong's jump in retail sales value
It's an estimated $34.1 billion.
HK will still become leading RMB center
Competitiveness will ensure Hong Kong’s leadership.
Tourists flocking to Hong Kong surge 16.3% to 35.4m
Thanks to Mainland market growth and rise in visits from Nort Asia.
Shopping in Hong Kong remains Asia’s best
90% of visitors visit Hong Kong for shopping, according to Nielsen.
Hong Kong posts September trade deficit
Continued weakness in major export markets resulted in Hong Kong recording a trade deficit of HKS$45.2 billion in September.
Hong Kong scrambles to defend HK$ again
Hong Kong came to defense of its embattled currency for the second time in four days Monday, selling HK$1.25 billion to deter the currency’s further appreciation.
Hong Kong implements first phase of Basel III
Hong Kong has published the Banking Capital Amendment Rules 2012.
Strong HK$ curtailed by HKMA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority yesterday sold $603 million worth of Hong Kong dollars in the foreign exchange market.
Commentary
Progressive rating system to impact mid-to-luxury residential properties in Hong Kong