Hong Kong
HK cancels Wednesday stock trading due to Typhoon Kompasu
HK cancels Wednesday stock trading due to Typhoon Kompasu
The Hong Kong-China stock connect and derivatives markets were also halted.
Office market witnesses first positive take-up since Q3 2019
The market recorded a positive net absorption of 327,700 sq.ft in Q3 2021.
Gov't, BritCham HK discuss plans for commerce and trade
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau laid out plans for the sector under the latest Policy Address.
Setting the Stage for Success: The Three Ps to Progress
Xero Roadshow Asia 2021 to share how businesses can harness success in the new normal.
HKMC issues record corporate debt of $60.9b for H1
The total corporate debt issuance tripled from last year.
Transport and logistics industry to see varying recovery levels
This is due to its dependence on other industries, as well as global economic activities.
Long-term strategies needed to resolve HK's housing crisis: report
The latest total housing supply target is unchanged since 2019.
Grab a job: Labor dept to fill over 3,400 vacancies in 2-day fair
Jobs with a monthly salary ranging from $12,000 to $22,000 are up for grabs.
HK to implement int’l tax reform on base erosion, profit shifting
The reforms will target large multinational enterprise groups.
Foreign currency reserves amount to $495b end-September
This represents about seven times the currency in circulation.
Relaxed mortgage financing causes shift in homebuyers' preference
Homebuyers may shift back to small flats, analysts say.
Nearly 2 in 5 HK adults will have virtual bank accounts by 2026
A total of 2,051,387 adults is projected to be virtual bank owners in five years.
Evergrande shareholder Chinese Estates offers to go private
The firm’s remaining stake is being bought at HK$1.91b.
Cathay Pacific supports HK-GBA strengthened connectivity initiatives
Specifically, it welcomes the planned establishment of a high-end aviation industrial cluster.
Northern Metropolis project to house 2.5 million people
But the number of homes to be built under the project are 'fewer than expected'.
Lam unveils plans to make HK a 'bridge' for int'l markets
Amongst the projects she laid out was the development of a 'smart port'.
Centaline, Midland sue debt-laden Evergrande over unpaid commissions
Embattled Chinese developer owes the agencies millions in commissions.
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