Hong Kong
Property transaction volume balloons 171% to US$7.4b in Q4
The office sector remains in hot demand with capital values rising 17.5%.
Workers rejoice: Nearly half of employers will raise wages in 2018
However, the increase will only range from 3 to 6%.
Nearly half of bosses urge greater private sector involvement in healthcare
They believe this can enhance services particularly for the elderly.
HKEX may appoint its first female chairperson in April
Laura Cha sits as a non-executive director at HSBC.
HKIA passenger traffic down to 6.13m in January
This comes as the Lunar New Year fell on February instead of the first month.
Hong Kong to eat Shenzen's dust by 2018
Slowing trade and high labour costs is dragging Hong Kong’s competitiveness.
3 in 5 executives laud government fintech initiatives
They belive it is key to maintain Hong Kong's financial dominance.
High-paying jobs open in cybersecurity and mobile development
Developers skilled in UI/UX/HTML/CSS can earn as much as $840,000 yearly.
Prime rates will not immediately rise after Fed hike: OCBC
Banks have enough money to delay its implementation.
Half of bosses believe Hong Kong lags global peers in urban planning
The massive waste problem must be resolved to realise its Smart City vision.
How will amendments to China's tax treaty benefits impact listed companies?
Companies might want to restructure to take advantage of the guidelines.
Co-working spaces eye expanding to Kowloon
Less intense competition from traditional office operators lures them in.
Hong Kong's staggering surplus earmarked for ageing population
Senior citizens are expected to account for 26.4% of the population by 2036.
Government willing to spend fiscal reserves on education
Even if it means going beyond the $5b additional funding, said CE Lam.
How will the amendments on OFC tax exemption address industry concerns?
It remains vague on issues other than ring-fencing and tax leakage.
Credit card receivables up 10.8% in Q4
This is equivalent to $131.24b.
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