Hong Kong
Alphaslot makes a bet on blockchain-powered casino gaming
Alphaslot makes a bet on blockchain-powered casino gaming
It is also launching a utility token called SLOT for in-game purchases.
Ztore.com hauls $62m in series B round
Funding proceeds will be used to launch its Ztore App.
The hammer falls on Hong Kong's auction houses
Christie’s Hong Kong 2018 autumn auctions raised $2.75b in late November, an 11.6% fall from the $3.11b raised over its spring 2018 auctions.
Up to 4% salary hike awaits tech workers in 2019
The demand will be driven in large part by fintech, as banks apply for their virtual banking licenses.
Hong Kong banks loan growth rebounds 5.2% in November
Business sentiment recovered mildly as corporates ramped up borrowing.
Government rejects calls to relax property cooling measures
The SSD, DSD, and BSD will remain in place.
Chinese production studio mulls Hong Kong IPO
Youhug Media's share sale could raise at least US$100m.
Retail sales slow 1.4% to $39.2b in November
Buying sentiment has soured in response to economic uncertainties.
Hong Kong exports crash 0.8% to $364.3b in November
The headline figure reverses the previous month’s double-digit growth.
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Inflation slows to 2.6% in November
The increase in food prices hit 3.5%.
Hong Kong's university graduates are joining the public housing race
The number of applications hit as high as 32,000 in the year to March 2015.
Chinese solar farm operator delays Hong Kong IPO
Xinyi Energy Holdings cited a broader equity selloff in the country.
Hong Kong hikes base interest rates by 25 bp to 2.75%
This represents the fourth tightening in 2018.
HKIA passenger volume up 1% to 6 million in November
The monthly surge was driven by passengers to and from Japan and North America.
Insurtech, hiring spree reshape Hong Kong's insurance scene
The rolll-out of the IFRS 17 calls for massive hiring of regulatory professionals.
Prime street shop rents to fall by at least 5% in 2019
The weak renminbi and stock market are to blame.