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Singapore hires more expats than Hong Kong
Singapore hires more expats than Hong Kong
Almost a fifth of expats are employed in the lion city compared to 14% in Hong Kong.
Government mulls developing underperforming Tuen Mun terminal into housing estate
The 65-hectare site could provide some 20,000 homes.
Total port cargo throughput up 9.7% to 281.5m tonnes in 2017
Inward load from Mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore boosted year-end figures.
Economic growth slows to 2.7% as Shenzen claims dominance over Greater Bay Area
The former fishing village surpassed Hong Kong after its GDP hit $2.72t in 2017.
Budget 2018 mum on addressing housing woes: Natixis
The administration's focus on education and IT is drawing attention away from the more pressing housing issue.
Cathay Pacific hit by massive $6.45b fuel hedging loss in 2017
The airline deep dives into the red after posting its fourth straight year of deficits.
Tencent CEO calls for ID link between Hong Kong and Chinese citizens
Ma Huateng believes it will enhance trade in the region.
Flexible workspace take-up hits 350,000 sq ft in 2017 despite stiff landlord stance
Operators had trouble accessing Grade A buildings and instead redeveloped Grade B properties.
7 in 10 employees expect a year-end raise for 2018
More male employees are optimistic about a wage hike.
Tech giants challenge HKEX reform provisions
The listing proposal is seen clashing with draft rules in the Mainland.
Property sales rose 32.8% to 7,456 in February
Total consideration for the sale and purchase agreements hit $62.6b.
Retail sales up 4.1% to $44.9b in January
Consumer sentiment rose despite difference in the timing of the Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong opens up land bidding process but still lags on transparency
The government will provide data on all bids only after the winning transaction is sealed.
Government unveils 27 residential sites for sale
It can provide 15,200 flats.
Amazon-backed cancer detection firm mulls Hong Kong IPO
Grail boasts of a wide range of blockbuster investors including Tencent and Bill Gates.
It's now cheaper to switch to an e-car in Hong Kong
Car owners can choose to switch to an e-vehicle to enjoy $250,000 tax concession.
Nearly $20b earmarked for education upgrades
This will translate to more scholarships and new public school lifts.