Hong Kong

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.

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.