Hong Kong
Hong Kong stocks recover from selloff loss to close at 2.3%
Hong Kong stocks recover from selloff loss to close at 2.3%
A late night rally drove stocks to their largest daily gain since May 2016.
Hong Kong banks bust out the chatbots
Digital savvy clients may soon prefer to interact more with chatbots.
Population inched up 0.4% in 2017 as residents migrate and age rapidly
The expansion was the slowest in seven years.
Government mulls building homes atop roads and railways
However, it only serves as a medium to long-term supply option.
HKEX unveils long-dated futures and options to equity benchmarks
It aims to give market participants in the HSI and HSCEI more investment choices.
Hong Kongers can now visit Belarus without a visa
However, they can only stay for up to two weeks.
Exports up 3.8% in December
Total year-end export volume to India ballooned to 69%.
Heated property market may have helped embattled HNA Group stay afloat
Its $16b sale to Henderson Land was 12% higher than the original land selling price.
Hong Kong scores top Asian fintech investment as China's unicorns take a break
WeLab’s $220m series B funding round has some big-time backers including Alibaba.
Hong Kong and Singapore issue RFP for cross-border blockchain project
The project aims to digitalise trade between the two cities.
Big banks lock mortgage rates amidst Fed hike worries
HSBC and BOC locked rates at 1.68% - lower than the industry standard.
Lok Ma Chau zoning plan approved
The area for redevelopment covers about 104 hectares.
High demand for engineers amidst key infra projects and Smart City transition
It’s a good time to be an electrical, mechanical, structural and building services engineer.
What tax measures can the government roll out to boost sustainable development?
Waiving first-time registration tax for e-vehicles may be a good idea, said EY.
Hong Kong stocks rally 2.1% following massive selloff loss
Technology and property companies led the charge.
Mortgage registration cases hit 7,612 in January
HSBC ate up almost a fourth of market share after snapping over 1800 deals.
Housing frenzy to moderate in 2018 amidst growing supply
Sales will remain muted whilst secondary home prices is poised to slow this year.
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