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3 consequences of HKMA's tightening of mortgage debt availability

There is always more debt than we can see, says Barclays.

Here’s why shoebox units are getting more popular in Hong Kong

Since Q108, there have been a total of 192 shoebox unit sales transactions, only six of which were secondary transactions.

Hong Kong & China Gas PRC NG sales volume up 15% YoY

It outwits main rival Towngas China (TCCL).

Europeans keen to invest in HK small to mid-caps

Corporate governance is their key consideration and guess what company tops their list.

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair's passengers dip 0.4% in September

Passenger load factor also fell by 1.5 percentage points to 78.2%.

Foreign companies in Hong Kong more confident to attract talent

Only 34% of local companies believe in their ability to retain talent.

Far East Consortium to launch more residential properties

FEC believes the properties could fetch HKD 2.8 billion in revenue.

Hong Kong to face a severe skills shortage by 2017

Only 4 in 10 Hong Kong employers rate their current leadership capabilities as good.

CLP mulls over inviting tenders for headquarters revamp

Its HQ in Mongkok will be redeveloped into three 25-storey towers.

Scheme of Airport Charges to be enforced 1 January 2013

The 75% rebate on landing charges will stand pat.

Switzerland to be more aggressive in Hong Kong

Switzerland is opening a new business promotion office in Hong Kong to help its small and medium enterprises do business in the city and on the mainland.

Fosun Pharmaceutical to IPO in Hong Kong

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Company said it could raise up to US$591 million in its coming Hong Kong IPO.

Sales of new launched homes plunge 54% over the week

Developers cleared only 116 units this past weekend, says Nomura.

Hong Kong home prices set yet another record high

HK home prices are now 8% higher than the 1997 peak.

Good news! Hong Kong employers back to hiring mode

Survey says, HK’s net hiring intentions rebounded by 5 percentage points to 35%.