Hong Kong
Hong Kong exports to grow 6% next year: HKTDC
Hong Kong exports to grow 6% next year: HKTDC
Prospects remain positive for semi-conductors and related components.
Community malls fare better than luxury counterparts amidst retail slump
Base rents for second tier malls rose compared to a decline in tier-one retailers.
HKIA passenger traffic up 10% to 5.94m in November
Traffic to and from Mainland China and Japan grew significantly.
Co-living offers a communal alternative to cold and costly Hong Kong
Young professionals can rent beds for around HK$3,500 to HK$5,500 each.
Unemployment rate stable at 3% in September to November
The underemployment rate also remained unchanged at 1.1% over the same period.
Government to provide 1,600 flats by tender
They will be sold in the first quarter of 2018.
Almost half of employees unhappy with their careers
One in five say a pay hike will make them happier.
Hong Kong inks deal with Belt and Road partners Israel and New Zealand
The two countries now enjoy mutual customs clearance benefits with Hong Kong.
HKEX unveils plan to expand listing regime
Pre-profit biotech companies are amongst those who will benefit from the expansion.
6 in 10 executives bemoan insufficient IT capacities
They believe their IT teams aren't equipped to effectively achieve business goals.
IT workers can expect 20% pay hike in 2018
Their projected salary increase is well above the national wage growth.
Government unveils Smart City Blueprint
This includes the pilot installation of smart lampposts which can collect real-time city data.
Manufacturing industrial production index up 0.3% in Q3
Food, beverage and tobacco output volume rose 2.8%.
Kwun Tong site to be up for public tender
It will be converted into a private residential development.
HKIA self-service departure to be extended to other control points
It will now be operational in Lo Wu, Hung Hom and Shenzen Bay among others.
Hong Kong inks wine trade deal with Argentina
It will facilitate trading, investment promotion and tourism between the two markets.
Hong Kong Observatory launches flight weather app
It will provide flight crews with the latest weather information.
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