News
Four SEA nations among globe’s most optimistic in terms of consumer confidence
Despite declines in optimism in 3Q15.
Hong Kong luxury retailers mulling strategy overhaul
Due to slowdown in luxury retail sector.
Food, alcohol, tobacco sales grew 22.8% y/y in September
Mid-Autumn festival is the possible growth driver.
Emerging Asia exports further ride its downward trajectory in 3Q15
They weakened for the fourth straight quarter.
Cathay Pacific reveals changes to aircraft livery
It's a new era for the airline.
Accountants expect higher salaries due to high demand
But sometimes, expectations are not met.
Hong Kong's ultra rich have short-sighted approach to retirement: survey
Even if retirement's considered a priority.
Fierce competition dragged Sa Sa's group sales by 12.4% to HKD2b
HK sales dropped 13.2%.
Hong Kong is Asia's second-biggest commercial real estate investment destination
And the tenth in the world.
PBoC's "combined" cut to put short-term pressure on RMB
However, overall impact should be manageable.
Macau average daily table revenues jump 21% to HK$540 mn in mid-October
The premium mass segment was a factor.
Underlying inflation moderates by 0.5ppt to 2.1% in September
It's the lowest level since November 2010.
3 property lessons from the cooling measures over the past 6 years
Developers are reacting strongly.
New World Development, Kerry best positioned if and when cooling measures are relaxed
Among historically sensitive property stocks.
Bad news for physical market may be good for property stocks
Based on a medium term scenario.
Cathay Pacific to benefit from new PRC-UK visa rules
Airline will also benefit from less congestion.
Commentary
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