Hong Kong
Tencent CEO calls for ID link between Hong Kong and Chinese citizens
Tencent CEO calls for ID link between Hong Kong and Chinese citizens
Ma Huateng believes it will enhance trade in the region.
Flexible workspace take-up hits 350,000 sq ft in 2017 despite stiff landlord stance
Operators had trouble accessing Grade A buildings and instead redeveloped Grade B properties.
7 in 10 employees expect a year-end raise for 2018
More male employees are optimistic about a wage hike.
Tech giants challenge HKEX reform provisions
The listing proposal is seen clashing with draft rules in the Mainland.
Property sales rose 32.8% to 7,456 in February
Total consideration for the sale and purchase agreements hit $62.6b.
Retail sales up 4.1% to $44.9b in January
Consumer sentiment rose despite difference in the timing of the Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong opens up land bidding process but still lags on transparency
The government will provide data on all bids only after the winning transaction is sealed.
Government unveils 27 residential sites for sale
It can provide 15,200 flats.
Amazon-backed cancer detection firm mulls Hong Kong IPO
Grail boasts of a wide range of blockbuster investors including Tencent and Bill Gates.
Slashed tax duties but no cash handouts for Hong Kong despite staggering surplus
The budget address disappointed residents waiting for a repeat of the 2011 handout scheme.
It's now cheaper to switch to an e-car in Hong Kong
Car owners can choose to switch to an e-vehicle to enjoy $250,000 tax concession.
Nearly $20b earmarked for education upgrades
This will translate to more scholarships and new public school lifts.
Government earmarks $50b to power IT sector
Almost half ($20b) is reserved for the Hong Kong-Shenzen Innovation and Technology Park.
Ocean Park propelled by $30m government boost as Disneyland flounders
Finance Secretary Paul Chan pledged the financial assistance to boost the city's tourism.
Chinese energy investor ditches Li-Ka Shing office tower sale
New investors Hui Wing Mau and Pollyanna Chu Yuet Wah will take 20% and 17% stake to fill in the vacuum.
Hong Kong loans grew 16% in 2017 amidst soaring property prices
It posts one of the largest loan growth in Asia, easily beating Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Mega transport projects accelerate Hong Kong's construction boom
It’s expected to grow 1.8% annually between 2018 and 2022.