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Volatility to batter Hong Kong and other financial markets worldwide
Volatility to batter Hong Kong and other financial markets worldwide
The wild ride taken by the Hang Seng isn’t over.
Leasing demand for warehouses on the rise
Some logistics operators have already pre-committed yet-to-be vacated warehouses due to the current high occupancy level.
New real estate regulations possible
Financial Secretary John Tsang said the government stands ready to implement new real-estate market measures when necessary. It also closely monitors the global financial market.
Turbulence up ahead for Cathay Pacific Airways?
Cathay Pacific reports being badly hit by high fuel costs. Plans to reduce frequencies of several long-haul routes is already underway.
Tsang arrives in Taipei
Financial Secretary John Tsang is in Taipei as head of a delegation that officiated at the opening of the Hong Kong Economic, Trade & Cultural Office.
Capital duty to be banished by June 1
It’s another move to grow a faltering economy by telling foreigners that Hong Kong is great for their businesses.
HSBC to part with subsidiaries in four South American countries
HSBC Holdings is in talks on a possible sale of its operations in Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay as part of its global strategy to boost profitability and cut costs.
SFC seeks public’s opinion on IPO regulation
The recent crackdown on brokers pushing sub-standard IPOs heads in a parallel direction.
Nature and modernity blend in Swire Properties' Opus Hong Kong
The Frank-Gehry designed building is comprised of double-level garden apartments and 6,000-6,900 sq ft apartments with panoramic views of the city.
HKEx's profit slips 7% to HK$1.15b
Listing fees and income from sales of information were lower than expected, while operating cost rose by 20%.
Hong Kong office rent increases slowing
Professional real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle said rents in top tier markets aren’t increasing.
Hong Kong targets Japan with huge tourism campaign
Hong Kong’s largest promotional campaign in Japan will launch in Osaka beginning May 13.
Hong Kong business conditions improve but only slightly
Analyst says the economy’s sails have yet to pick up wind even as sufficient new business continues to support job creation.
Hong Kong awards tenders for residential sites
The Lands Department has awarded tenders for two residential sites for a 50-year land grant at a total premium of $1.85 billion.
HKMA warns public against identity theft website
A website that steals the bank passwords of unwary users has claimed Hong Kong victims and must be avoided.
Government posts $73.7 billion operating surplus
Hong Kong’s government expenditures and revenues for the year ending March 31 was $7 billion higher than the revised estimate.
Chan says world financial markets to remain volatile
Hong Kong will remain imperiled in 2012.
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