Hong Kong
Most everything more expensive in Hong Kong again
Most everything more expensive in Hong Kong again
Living adequately in Hong Kong is becoming more and more of a challenge.
Hong Kong is perfect for overseas professionals
A recent study reveals that over 90% of professionals surveyed said moving to Hong Kong had improved their career prospects.
Retail drives Hong Kong property prices upwards
Despite rising rents, local and international retailers continued their aggressive expansion to secure retail premises in prime locations.
Hong Kong punishes erring underwriter
Hong Kong's stock market regulator shows the bite behind its bark.
Foreign trade free-fall sparks government action
The relentless drop in foreign trade has finally goaded the government to act.
Tougher rules afoot for doing an IPO in Hong Kong
Substandard companies have bruised Hong Kong’s financial reputation as the world’s top IPO venue.
Costs becoming a drag on Cathay Pacific
Soaring costs threaten to clip the wings of Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd.
Swiss private bank to do business in Hong Kong
Hong Kong now has 154 licensed banks.
Swire Pacific and China Foods: off the hook on disinfectant-tainted Coke
Nine batches were reported to have snuck in to the market and the plant of origin may be owned by Coca Cola.
Outlook for Ajisen's profitability still bleak
The company's Hong Kong operations experienced a drop of 2.5% in same store sales growth and overall sales showed no improvements.
HSBC prices international RMB bond
The transaction, set at a 3% revenue, saw very strong demand from both European and Asian investors.
Office vacancies drop to lowest level in 20 years
The economic slowdown hasn’t dampened demand for office space in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong signs tax pacts with Indonesia and Spain
A pair of tax agreements came into force recently.
Shortage in senior executives drives salaries to new highs
Compensation for top-tier candidates in Asia Pacific might have risen by 15% to 25% a year for the past five years.
MIG Bank opens shop in Hong Kong
A Swiss online forex trader has opened a brick-and-mortar office in Hong Kong.
Ice-cold office tombs and flying freezers
Stepping into a Hong Kong bound Cathay Pacific airplane is like coming home; the organization is perfect, the hostesses are immaculate – and it is freezing cold onboard.
Tsang endorses Hong Kong and the renminbi to New Zealand, Chile and Brazil
It’s been a very busy two weeks for Chief Executive Donald Tsang.