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Immigration upgrades streamline inbound tourism

Immigration upgrades streamline inbound tourism

The launch of facial recognition tech enhances passenger clearance capacity.

SFC slaps Interactive Brokers Hong Kong with $4.5m penalty

Its trading systems caused market disruptions in 2015 and 2016.

4,431 subsidised flats up for sale in 2018

The price range for the homes range from $1.59m to $6.3m.

Hong Kong stocks recover from selloff loss to close at 2.3%

A late night rally drove stocks to their largest daily gain since May 2016.

Government mulls building homes atop roads and railways

However, it only serves as a medium to long-term supply option.

Exports up 3.8% in December

Total year-end export volume to India ballooned to 69%.

Heated property market may have helped embattled HNA Group stay afloat

Its $16b sale to Henderson Land was 12% higher than the original land selling price.

Big banks lock mortgage rates amidst Fed hike worries

HSBC and BOC locked rates at 1.68% - lower than the industry standard.

High demand for engineers amidst key infra projects and Smart City transition

It’s a good time to be an electrical, mechanical, structural and building services engineer.

What tax measures can the government roll out to boost sustainable development?

Waiving first-time registration tax for e-vehicles may be a good idea, said EY.

Hong Kong stocks rally 2.1% following massive selloff loss

Technology and property companies led the charge.

Mortgage registration cases hit 7,612 in January

HSBC ate up almost a fourth of market share after snapping over 1800 deals.

Housing frenzy to moderate in 2018 amidst growing supply

Sales will remain muted whilst secondary home prices is poised to slow this year.

Salary and career progression are equally important to jobseekers

Almost half (43%) consider it as top factors when considering a job offer.

Hong Kong dominates APAC commercial property investment market

It broke Tokyo’s ten-year streak after snapping $20.91m in sales volume.

Life insurance poised to drive hiring activity in 2018

Business development specialists are also needed in the bancassurance channel.