Hong Kong

Housing market hit with worst declines since 2016

Less than 500 homes were sold for the month as of 25 November.

Real estate investment volumes dropped 25% in Q3

Investors are feeling the heat from rising interest rates and escalating trade tensions.

Grade A office rental growth softened to 0.5% in October

Weak stock market performance and escalating trade tensions weighed on investment volume.

General Beverage Co., Ltd. bags Asian Export Award for Juice

Its IF Local Sensation 100% Coconut Water brings delightful, preservative-free coconut water in the convenience of a PET bottle.

Inflation hits 2.7% in October

The increase in electricity, gas and water prices rose to 4.1%.

Hong Kongers pin hopes on healthcare industry as economy weakens: survey

Residents believe it has higher growth potential over IT and e-commerce.

Hong Kong beats Tokyo and Singapore to rank as Asia's top finance location

Its dominance, however, may be challenged by deepening trade tensions.

One in five are living in poverty in Hong Kong

Residents below the official poverty line hit 1.4 million in 2017.

Singapore is a more competitive talent hub than Hong Kong

The SAR's invests only 3.3% of GDP into education.

HKIA passenger traffic inches up 0.5% to 6.19 million in October

The volume of visitors from Japan and Europe grew the largest.

Hong Kong deepens bilateral trade ties with Australia

The free trade and investment deal are expected to be sealed by H1 2019.

Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in August-October

This translates to around 116,000 unemployed persons.

Green Form flats in Cheung Sha Wan up for sale

As many as 2,545 flats will be provided.

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%.