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Exports down 5.8% to $339.9b in December amidst trade war drag
Exports down 5.8% to $339.9b in December amidst trade war drag
Trade volumes to India crashed 35.9%.
Hong Kong accounting firms digitise faster than Singapore counterparts
Around 81% of local firms use automation apps compared to 34.5% in Singapore.
7 in 10 Hong Kongers believe fintechs are as trustworthy as banks: survey
However, 22% admit that the former are less trustworthy than old-guard lenders.
Hong Kong banks' pre-tax profit up 19.4% in 2018
NIM rose to 1.62% from 1.45% in 2017.
Guangzhou and Busan surpass Hong Kong port's performance
Filled vessels in Hong Kong fell 5.4% in 2018.
Hong Kong Business hails the most exceptional enterprises at the Hong Kong High Flyers Awards 2018
Over 100 guests graced the awards ceremony.
Inflation dips to 2.5% in December
The growth in food prices hit 3.8%.
Office vacancy rates let up to 4.2% in December
Vacancies in Central rose to 1.8% from 1.5% in November.
Budget surplus to hit $56.4b in 2019 amidst hefty land sales revenue: KPMG
The figure is 62% higher than the government estimate.
Hong Kong housing is still the world's least affordable for the ninth straight year
It has a median multiple of 20.9.
Hong Kong dislodged as home to the world's largest super-rich population in 2018
New York reclaimed the crown as the trade dispute hammered the SAR.
Hong Kong ports lose edge as China slows down
Ports in Shanghai and Shenzhen rank above the SAR.
Developers deploy discounts to sustain sales in January
Sun Hung Kai discounted its Ma Tau Kok apartment complex by 50% on average.
Higher Central office supply looms as Chinese tenants pull out
Occupiers in the financial sector have also been exiting.
Jobless rate flat at 2.8% in October-December
This translates to 105,400 unemployed Hong Kongers.
Prime apartment rents could rise by up to 5% in 2019
Leasing costs may rise at a slower pace compared to the previous year.
HKIA passengers up 2.5% to 74.7 million in 2018
Total cargo throughput grew 1.5% to 5.1 million tonnes.
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