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Is Hong Kong's retail property market finally recovering?

Sales were up 77.6% to 870 transactions in May.

Hong Kong banks' mortgage lending to slow

Rising interest rates are to blame.

Home prices predicted to increase 5-10% over 2017

Will cooling measures control the surge?

Hong Kong International Airport to unveil faster security screening

Will passengers bear the brunt of this pricier service?

The Exchange Fund's foreign assets hit $3.3t in June

The Monetary Authority said the assets increased by $50b.

Primary transaction volume hits 13-year high

It surged 78% to approximately 9,780 registrations in the first half of 2017.

Hong Kong dominates inbound hotel investment in the first half of 2017

Investments into Hong Kong and Australia amounted to US$1.5b altogether.

Hong Kong stocks drop to 8-month low

Tencent and Galaxy Entertainment were amongst the biggest decliners.

Banks' increasing exposure to the property sector a cause for concern

Direct lending by banks to developers increased 23.6% in March.

Hong Kong's M&A deal leaks dropped to 10%

This is the lowest level since 2012.