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Inflation up 1.7% in January

Inflation up 1.7% in January

The price of utilities like electricity, gas and water spiked significantly by 10.2%.

Property transaction volume balloons 171% to US$7.4b in Q4

The office sector remains in hot demand with capital values rising 17.5%.

Workers rejoice: Nearly half of employers will raise wages in 2018

However, the increase will only range from 3 to 6%.

Nearly half of bosses urge greater private sector involvement in healthcare

They believe this can enhance services particularly for the elderly.

HKIA passenger traffic down to 6.13m in January

This comes as the Lunar New Year fell on February instead of the first month.

3 in 5 executives laud government fintech initiatives

They belive it is key to maintain Hong Kong's financial dominance.

High-paying jobs open in cybersecurity and mobile development

Developers skilled in UI/UX/HTML/CSS can earn as much as $840,000 yearly.

Prime rates will not immediately rise after Fed hike: OCBC

Banks have enough money to delay its implementation.

How will amendments to China's tax treaty benefits impact listed companies?

Companies might want to restructure to take advantage of the guidelines.

Co-working spaces eye expanding to Kowloon

Less intense competition from traditional office operators lures them in.

Hong Kong's staggering surplus earmarked for ageing population

Senior citizens are expected to account for 26.4% of the population by 2036.

Government willing to spend fiscal reserves on education

Even if it means going beyond the $5b additional funding, said CE Lam.

How will the amendments on OFC tax exemption address industry concerns?

It remains vague on issues other than ring-fencing and tax leakage.

Hong Kong stocks close Year of Rooster with strong finish

The gains from its three-day advance is at 5.6%.

Depressing turnout halts marketing of $24.5b Mongkok office tower

High asking price and less-than-ideal location discouraged Mainland buyers.

Government should amend tax measures to boost international financial hub status

It’s high time to boost the private equity fund and asset management industry.