Hong Kong

Blockbuster IPOs set to trigger cash crunch

Blockbuster IPOs set to trigger cash crunch

A cash crunch looms as Xiaomi moves for a public debut which could push Hibor rates.

Government estimates 96,000 units in private flat supply

This represents 1,000 less flats than the previous estimate.

Can Hong Kong successfully lure biotech firms from Nasdaq?

Mainland companies are already mulling their flotations in the city instead of the US.

3 in 5 companies unprepared for digital reskilling

Recruiters are not future-proofing their human resources for the disruption AI brings.

More than half of employees lament unfair company wages and promotion decisions

They believe companies don’t have existing policies promoting financial well-being.

Kazakhstan mining company scraps secondary Hong Kong listing

Kaz Minerals was unable to find enough investors to support its endeavor.

Land shortage exceeds government estimate of 1,200 hectares

The government has identified 18 land supply options to plug the severe shortfall.

Exports up 8% to $347.7b in March

Trade outflows to Asia rose 9.4% but plunged in India (-35.3%) and Taiwan (-7.4%).

Transporting Hong Kong into the future

The unveiling by the HKSAR Government of its Smart City blueprint late last year gave an insight into the transformation that, if all goes to plan, will improve city management, quality of living, enhance economic growth and modernise Hong Kong.

SFC slaps $1.2m fine on CN Capital Management Limited

Officers from the organisation conducted personal trades which breached conflict of interest.

Air cargo slump may cut Cathay Pacific's rebound short

Blame lowered revenue guidance from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

Heated property sector buoys prime retail and office REITs

Wharf REIC, Link REIT and Champion REIT are in for a good year ahead.

Nearly 2 in 5 Hong Kongers open to sharing banking data with third parties

Almost 40% believe that open banking can provide them with better customer service.

Why property ownership is a pipe dream

Hong Kong's expensive housing market has bred an unconventional low-cost housing alternative.

Short-lived market rally buoys struggling dollar

Tighter liquidity concerns enabled short HKD traders to take profit in advance.