Hong Kong
Hong Kong dislodged as home to the world's largest super-rich population in 2018
Hong Kong dislodged as home to the world's largest super-rich population in 2018
New York reclaimed the crown as the trade dispute hammered the SAR.
Hong Kong ports lose edge as China slows down
Ports in Shanghai and Shenzhen rank above the SAR.
Lantau site up for tender
It is designated for private residential purposes.
Developers deploy discounts to sustain sales in January
Sun Hung Kai discounted its Ma Tau Kok apartment complex by 50% on average.
Higher Central office supply looms as Chinese tenants pull out
Occupiers in the financial sector have also been exiting.
Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in October-December
This translates to 105,400 unemployed Hong Kongers.
HKIA passengers up 2.5% to 74.7 million in 2018
Total cargo throughput grew 1.5% to 5.1 million tonnes.
Half of Hong Kongers willing to give third-party data access in open banking boost
They are more open to the tech than Australia and UK users.
Tung Chung set to rise amidst intensified Lantau infrastructure drive
New extensions will boost its population to over 268,000.
Government mulls ban on e-cigarette sales
It is aiming to reduce smoking prevalence from the current 10% to 7.8% by 2025.
Hong Kong families need at least $6.63m to cover dependents in case of death: survey
On the other hand, childless couples only need $3.29m in savings.
Commercial investment market spirals downward as office and prime street shops take heavy hit
Office rents will slow to 2-4% growth in 2019 from 8-10% expansion in the previous year.
2.5 million sqft of retail space to be completed in 2019
Healthcare and cosmetics firms will drive leasing growth.
Grade A office rents may drop 5% in 2019
Capital controls and RMB depreciations will continue to hamper growth.
Hong Kong M&A activity slumped in 2018
Mergers and acquisitions deals fell to 1,050 transactions with a combined value of US$87.93b in 2018, down from 1,252 transactions with a combined value of US$108.28b in 2017.
Where to park your money in 2019
It was an undeniably terrible year for equities, but experts are not completely writing them off in 2019.
Hang Seng Bank unveiled new digital floor at head office
It aims to encourage collaboration amongst its 2,400 employees with communal areas and flexible workstations.
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