Hong Kong
Banks scrap fixed-rate mortgages as interbank lending rates surge
Banks scrap fixed-rate mortgages as interbank lending rates surge
HSBC and BOC have already stopped offering the package whilst ICBC will stop on May 1.
Chinese online healthcare platform starts US$1.1b IPO preparations
Ping An Good Doctor will offer 160 million shares priced between $50.80 to $54.80 apiece.
Companies exit Central in droves amidst staggering rental costs
Goldman Sachs was the latest to pull out from the CBD.
Co-working operators buoy office leasing demand in Q1
They committed to 143,300 sq ft of new space in Hong Kong Island in Q1.
Will the looming property slowdown set back Hong Kong banks?
Loan growth is expected to slow in 2018.
Hong Kong Business hails 2018's most exceptional products
The awarding ceremony was graced by over 80 executives.
Unemployment flat at 2.9% in January to March
The number of unemployed persons rose by 5,200 but was offset by labour force growth.
Patek Philippe unveils limited edition handicraft timepieces
This is in celebration of the 50th birthday of its second oldest watch, Golden Ellipse.
The search is on for Hong Kong's most innovative international companies in 2018
Past winners include MullenLowe Profero, Broadridge Asia Pacific Ltd., and Thales.
Who will make the cut at Hong Kong Business' Listed Companies Awards 2018?
Notable past winners include China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited and CSI Properties.
Nominations are now open for Hong Kong Business' National Business Awards 2018
Projects will be judged on their uniqueness effectiveness and dynamism.
21 building plans approved in February
Commercial developments dominated upcoming construction projects.
Employees willing to ditch jobs for better work-life balance
It’s not just about the hefty paychecks.
Can Hong Kong banks meet IFRS 9 requirements on time?
Profitability may be hit amidst higher provisioning prerequisites.
Homes grow more unaffordable as prices climb for 23rd consecutive month
Residential prices rose 1.6% in March, extending the uptrend since April 2016.
Steeper mortgages may loom as HIBOR extends climb to 1.32%
This comes as a result of the purchases made by HKMA to support the struggling dollar.
Project experience trumps educational background for IT bosses
It’s a deciding factor in hiking the salaries of fresh IT graduates.
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