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Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in August-October
Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in August-October
This translates to around 116,000 unemployed persons.
Economic growth slows further to 2.9% in Q3 as trade war dims outlook
This extends a steep decline from 4.7% in Q1 to 3.5% in Q2.
Hong Kong exports rose 1.9% in September
Export volume to India climbed 8.3%.
Small caps plunging as much as 93% spark share pledge fears
Reports abound that a large holder liquidated shares after a loan soured.
Retail rents in Causeway Bay are the world's most expensive
Leasing costs are at a whopping $2,671 sqft/per year.
Thriving IPO scene shows signs of pressure as stock markets slump
An Alibaba-backed share sale has already delayed its IPO plans.
Lantau reclamation plan brings reprieve to pressured office sector
A third CBD will be created to relieve Central and Kowloon East.
Tighter tour guide rules loom after visitors overwhelm Lantau
Tour guides operating without a license may soon be a criminal offence.
Land for Hong Kong-Shenzhen tech park to be unlocked by 2021
The IT hub is expected to be around 1.2 million square metres.
Exchange Fund recovers from massive hit amidst $1.6b gain in Q3
However, performance is likely to remain subdued amidst forex losses.
Hong Kong fintech investments more than doubled to US$550m in 2017: FS Chan
The level of investment exceeds that of Singapore, he says.
Private homes for sale in Hong Kong hit 14-year high in Q3
Market take-up, however, may not been as warm as it used to.
Hong Kong bourse profits surged 20% to $2.4b in Q3
Stock listing fees surged 29%.
Airlines slap fuel surcharge amidst rising oil costs
The most common charge added to ticket cost is $1,304.
Director 'overboarding' spark calls for reforms
There are 113 firms where a director serves on more than six boards.
Retail sales skyrocket by an average of 758% on Singles' Day
Residents spend an average of $960.
Tourist arrivals slows to 4.72 million in September
More Mainland tourists failed to offset declining volumes for the rest of Asia.
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