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Home prices to increase 5% in 2017

It has become harder for Hong Kong developers to win development sites.

Why Hong Kongers enjoy work-life balance less than Singaporeans

They bring home work more often than those in Singapore.

Retail sales now more driven by local consumption than tourist spending

The share of local expenditure in total sales reached 67% in 1H16.

Home sale transactions to plunge below 4,000 units per month

This is due to the new flat 15% stamp duty on non-first time home buyers.

Hong Kong Island office rents to grow 4% in 2017

Kowloon offices on the other hand will drop by 7%.

Cheung Kong Property eyes acquiring aircraft leasing arm of CK Hutchison

The leasing business generated HK$1.4b profits in 2015.

Hong Kong workers' salaries expected to increase 4.2% in 2017

It's the 3rd highest predicted increase in Asia Pacific.

Hong Kong regulators to investigate shell companies

SFC will also probe anti-money laundering breaches at brokerages.

Hong Kong faces housing risks as Fed tightening looms

US Federal Reserve eyes raising interest rates in the next few days.

Fresh grads in 2017 to earn 4.3% more than 2016's entrants

Guess which sector is good for entry level positions.