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Super-connector Hong Kong’s ‘best days are ahead’, says HKEX boss Aguzin
The capital markets of Hong Kong and China must continue to open up and welcome foreign investors to participate in the schemes that link them, with the city playing a key role as a ‘super-connector’, financial and government leaders said at an event marking the sixth anniversary of Bond Connect.
Hong Kong office rents and rental values expected to decline further, analysts say
Hong Kong’s office rents and rateable values are expected to fall amid high vacancies, new supply, uncertainties around the global economy and downsizing by firms, analysts say.
Hong Kong’s office rents and rateable values are expected to fall amid high vacancies, new supply, uncertainties around the global economy and downsizing by firms, analysts say.
Hong Kong retail sales jump 18.4 per cent in May, as tourists return, people spend
Provisional figures from authorities show retail sales hit HK$34.5 billion in May over year ago, marking sixth consecutive month of improvements.
Provisional figures from authorities show retail sales hit HK$34.5 billion in May over year ago, marking sixth consecutive month of improvements.
Hong Kong subsidised flat builders can still make profit, housing chief says
Winnie Ho predicts small profit margins for builders of subsidised flats will be offset by big demand.
Winnie Ho predicts small profit margins for builders of subsidised flats will be offset by big demand.
Hong Kong mutual fund sales rebound as hopes of rate pause stem outflow
Mutual fund sales bounced back strongly in the first quarter after the worst net outflow on record last year as market sentiment improved amid a more stable interest rate environment, according to fund managers and regulators.
Mutual fund sales bounced back strongly in the first quarter after the worst net outflow on record last year as market sentiment improved amid a more stable interest rate environment, according to fund managers and regulators.
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City leader John Lee marks launch of the Hong Kong chapter of Saudi Arabia-China Entrepreneurs Association at gala dinner.
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Entrepreneurs are seizing the moment to tap the opportunities offered by warming China-Middle East ties.
Entrepreneurs are seizing the moment to tap the opportunities offered by warming China-Middle East ties.
Hong Kong must regain competitiveness, help elderly poor: John Lee
Chief Executive John Lee says city ‘on the right track’ to win against other cities, must widen scope of poverty alleviation efforts to elderly singles and couples living alone.
Chief Executive John Lee says city ‘on the right track’ to win against other cities, must widen scope of poverty alleviation efforts to elderly singles and couples living alone.
Return of mainland tourists lifts Hong Kong retail property segment
Hong Kong’s retail property segment has benefited the most from the return of mainland Chinese tourists to the city, with brands and food and beverage operators snapping up shops in high streets and luxury shopping centres alike, analysts said.
Hong Kong’s retail property segment has benefited the most from the return of mainland Chinese tourists to the city, with brands and food and beverage operators snapping up shops in high streets and luxury shopping centres alike, analysts said.
Hong Kong dining perks fall short for some but restaurants report brisk business
Some patrons were unaware of the discounts, while others say they were a pleasant surprise, but did not make much of a difference.
Some patrons were unaware of the discounts, while others say they were a pleasant surprise, but did not make much of a difference.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp apologises after high-speed rail suspension sparks anger
MTR Corp says the disruption arose from signalling problems at West Kowloon terminus.
MTR Corp says the disruption arose from signalling problems at West Kowloon terminus.
Hong Kong and mainland agree to cross-border data deal after new rules in China
The Cyberspace Administration of China and Hong Kong’s tech bureau agreed to draft rules on cross-border data two years after Beijing tightened its grip on data flows.
The Cyberspace Administration of China and Hong Kong’s tech bureau agreed to draft rules on cross-border data two years after Beijing tightened its grip on data flows.
Kennedy Town plot fetches just 6 bids as market gloom deters developers
The first government land tender of this financial year ended up attracting far fewer bids than expected as the prospect of further interest rate hikes and new housing supply dimmed the outlook for Hong Kong’s property market.
The first government land tender of this financial year ended up attracting far fewer bids than expected as the prospect of further interest rate hikes and new housing supply dimmed the outlook for Hong Kong’s property market.
Hong Kong to look into completing rail link in Northern Metropolis earlier
Development chief Bernadette Linn tells lawmakers that enterprises could move into Northern Metropolis by 2030, followed by residents, triggering questions on plan’s feasibility.
Development chief Bernadette Linn tells lawmakers that enterprises could move into Northern Metropolis by 2030, followed by residents, triggering questions on plan’s feasibility.
‘Hong Kong out of political quagmire and should not go down wrong path again’
Zheng Yanxiong, director of the central government’s local liaison office in the city, notes that a ‘lovely Hong Kong’ has returned.
Zheng Yanxiong, director of the central government’s local liaison office in the city, notes that a ‘lovely Hong Kong’ has returned.
Will a 2-month shopping festival boost Hong Kong’s retail, catering sectors?
Catering industry hoping for a 20 per cent surge in business, buoyed by the second round of the government’s consumption vouchers in mid-July.
Catering industry hoping for a 20 per cent surge in business, buoyed by the second round of the government’s consumption vouchers in mid-July.
HKEX teams up with Beijing bourse, Ningbo government in bid to lure start-ups
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, which runs Asia’s third largest stock market, has signed agreements with Beijing Stock Exchange and the government of Ningbo this week to explore ways to make it easier for start-ups and high-quality companies to list here, the bourse operator said on Thursday.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, which runs Asia’s third largest stock market, has signed agreements with Beijing Stock Exchange and the government of Ningbo this week to explore ways to make it easier for start-ups and high-quality companies to list here, the bourse operator said on Thursday.
Hong Kong to sell just 2 plots of land next quarter amid weak property market
Hong Kong’s government has defied market expectations by announcing it will sell only two plots of residential land in the second quarter of the financial year – about half the number forecast by some analysts.
Hong Kong’s government has defied market expectations by announcing it will sell only two plots of residential land in the second quarter of the financial year – about half the number forecast by some analysts.
Explainer | Hong Kong’s cross-harbour tunnels toll debate is over but will plan ease congestion?
The Post takes a closer look at the approved toll fee adjustment and breaks down what you need to know about the latest development.
The Post takes a closer look at the approved toll fee adjustment and breaks down what you need to know about the latest development.
‘A joke around the world’? Tycoon warns Hong Kong against housing on golf course
Top businessman Allan Zeman says Hong Kong Golf Club needed to showcase that city has not lost freedoms under national security law.
Top businessman Allan Zeman says Hong Kong Golf Club needed to showcase that city has not lost freedoms under national security law.
