Hong Kong
Prime rates will not immediately rise after Fed hike: OCBC
Prime rates will not immediately rise after Fed hike: OCBC
Banks have enough money to delay its implementation.
Half of bosses believe Hong Kong lags global peers in urban planning
The massive waste problem must be resolved to realise its Smart City vision.
How will amendments to China's tax treaty benefits impact listed companies?
Companies might want to restructure to take advantage of the guidelines.
Co-working spaces eye expanding to Kowloon
Less intense competition from traditional office operators lures them in.
Hong Kong's staggering surplus earmarked for ageing population
Senior citizens are expected to account for 26.4% of the population by 2036.
Government willing to spend fiscal reserves on education
Even if it means going beyond the $5b additional funding, said CE Lam.
How will the amendments on OFC tax exemption address industry concerns?
It remains vague on issues other than ring-fencing and tax leakage.
Credit card receivables up 10.8% in Q4
This is equivalent to $131.24b.
HKEX unveils stock futures incentives programme
This includes a six-month trading fee waiver.
Hong Kong stocks close Year of Rooster with strong finish
The gains from its three-day advance is at 5.6%.
Depressing turnout halts marketing of $24.5b Mongkok office tower
High asking price and less-than-ideal location discouraged Mainland buyers.
Government should amend tax measures to boost international financial hub status
It’s high time to boost the private equity fund and asset management industry.
Exchange Fund assets balloon to $3.6t in January
It soared from $83.5m.
Immigration upgrades streamline inbound tourism
The launch of facial recognition tech enhances passenger clearance capacity.
SFC slaps Interactive Brokers Hong Kong with $4.5m penalty
Its trading systems caused market disruptions in 2015 and 2016.
Consumer watchdog warns against overseas property purchases
The number of complaints lodged at the council more than doubled in 2017.
4,431 subsidised flats up for sale in 2018
The price range for the homes range from $1.59m to $6.3m.
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