Hong Kong
Housing market cools down as transactions fell for fifth straight month
Housing market cools down as transactions fell for fifth straight month
The outlook for the property sector remains muted as indicators declined in Q3.
Construction output falls 7% to $60.4b in Q3
Residential building projects amounted to $16.3b in the same quarter.
Total exports to Mainland China down 27% to $147.3b in Q3
These exports were also for outward processing in the Mainland.
New tech listings failed to buoy Hong Kong's IPO market to top spot
Total proceeds are forecasted at $130b, its lowest since 2012.
7 in 10 workers interested in using AI for mundane tasks
Compared to other Greater China regions, Hong Kongers are more optimistic about the developing technology.
FamilyMart mulls sale of Hong Kong business
According to insider sources, it seeks to fetch US$100m from the disposal.
Foreign currency reserves hit US$422.1 in November
The reserve assets represent more than seven times the currency in circulation.
Converting properties to co-living spaces can push rental yields up by 12.1%
Students and young professionals are seen to be the most receptive to the co-living scheme.
Check out what employers will be looking for in 2018
Those with solid multi-language skills have an edge over competitors.
Kowloon Tong site to be up for public tender
It will be developed into private residential units.
Hiring demand for contractual consultants to rise in 2018
The insurance industry in particular is hiring one-year contractor positions.
Survival of the prettiest: Cosmetics put a glow on Hong Kong's pallid retail scene
It's amongst the three sectors that survived the retail slump.
Retail sector recovers slightly as rents in core areas stabilise
Higher tourist arrivals contributed to the gradual normalisation.
Smart City Digital Hub launched
It aims to accelerate the development of smart city solutions.
Half of workers want private office space to perform efficiently
They believe it is more important than available office technology and workplace perks.
Expect Mainland China to buoy the banking sector next year
As such, more companies are seeking professionals fluent in Mandarin.
Goldman Sachs slips to 30th place in arranging Hong Kong IPOs
It was in first place in 2014.
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