Hong Kong
Hong Kong park’s research push hinges on smoother cross-border flows
Hong Kong park’s research push hinges on smoother cross-border flows
More than 90 tech companies have agreed to establish a presence.
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels swings to $23m H1 profit from $289m loss
The Hotels division drove the recovery, with revenue up 10% to $3.1b.
Restaurant receipts edge up 0.4% to $27.2b in Q2
Total purchases also rose 2.5% to $8.8b during the period.
Cathay H1 profit jumps 71% to $6.2b despite fuel cost surge
Revenue rose 25.3% to $68.06b during the period.
GDP growth forecast cut by 0.3 ppt to 4.5% as investment slows: Nomura
Private investment expanded 4.6% in Q2, down from 18.3% in Q1.
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Hong Kong-Macao private-car quota rises by 400 to 1,400
The three-year permit will take effect from 30 September.
HSBC profit jumps 23% to $15.3b
The lender plans a $1b share buy-back before releasing its third-quarter results.
Retail sales extend gains with 4.6% rise in June
Online sales rose 11.6% to $3b, accounting for 9.4% of total retail spending.
Legal framework for refusing future life‑support takes effect
Patients must meet statutory requirements before signing one.
Property sales slump 6.9% in July
Building unit sale and purchase agreements dropped to $51.7b.
Hong Kong life sales soar despite investor caution: Jefferies
Local sentiment remained positive as visitor traffic and insurance opportunities strengthened.
Hong Kong and Singapore are natural partners not rivals: Commissioner Ho
Together they can help unlock the region’s full potential.
AECOM opens Asia headquarters in Cheung Sha Wan
The office occupies about 126,000 gross square feet across four floors.
HSBC amongst first to trade new China Bond Futures on HKEX
It is cash-settled, priced against a basket of onshore China Government Bonds.
Economy eases to 4.3% in Q2 as goods exports accelerate
GDP growth slows from 5.9% in Q1, advance estimates showed.
Why Hong Kong’s retail product reshuffle may favour large suppliers
Mature brands maintain volume at lower prices, whilst smaller ones test the market at higher prices because of limited production and higher logistics costs.
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