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Hong Kong economy to slow to 3.2% in 2019: IMF

The subdued growth forecast is tied to the slowdown in Mainland China.

Tech talent scheme to launch in June

It aims to accelerate the admission of overseas and Mainland R&D talent.

Central bank paves way for fintech application in lending

Instead of collecting income proof assessing creditworthiness, banks may use big data and other fintech.

Loan growth extends climb after rising 15% in March

This represents the fourteenth consecutive month of double-digit annual growth.

Ping An widely anticipated debut fails to live up to the hype

The company plummeted by as much as 11% to trade below the low end of the range.

Short term restaurant activity rises as total receipts hit $30.5b in Q1

Thanks to strong performance from Chinese and fast food shops.

Bank disclosure amendments gazetted

It aims to enhance transparency requirements in compliance with Basel standards.

Property sales up 36.3% to $77.8b in April

Residential units accounted for three quarters of the monthly sales.

PMI plunges to 49.1 in April amidst slower sales and output

The latest reading represents the weakest showing in nine months.

California filmmaker seeks $500m in Hong Kong IPO

STX Entertainment seeks to capture China’s vast moviegoing market.

Government mulls tax on vacant properties to boost home supply

Home ownership in Hong Kong has plunged to alarmingly low levels.

Retail sales value up 11.4% to $39.8b in March

Sales of jewellery, watches, clocks and valuable gifts led the charge.

Government surplus hits $148.9b as of end-March

Thanks to high profits tax, stamp duties and land premiums.

Is the end near for Hong Kong's red hot property market?

A looming prime rate hike is set to dampen housing demand.

Tax revenue up 13% to $328.6b for 2017-18 amidst higher stamp duty receipts

The number of property transactions rose alongside prices.