“The drop in new mortgages is much larger than the drop in new home sales ... “But I’m determined to make the effort and save money for a rainy day.” Based in Hong Kong, Pearl covers the property ... ( read original story ...)
Russian superyacht in Hong Kong: Beijing and Washington cross swords over vessel, as Chinese government accuses US of ‘smearing city’
The Russian-flagged Nord, believed to be owned by steel tycoon Alexei Mordashov, arrived in Hong Kong waters on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
First teenagers sentenced under Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong has for the first time sentenced a group of teenagers under the country’s national security law. The two boys and three girls, aged between 16 and 19 ... ( read original story ...)
Ronnie O’Sullivan revels in ‘fantastic’ victory in front of huge Hong Kong crowd
In front of 9,000 fans at the Hong Kong Coliseum, beating Saturday’s record of 7,500 for the semi-finals, Fu also won the ninth frame with a break of 56 before O’Sullivan sealed victory in stunning ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong outperforming Singapore as international finance centre in several ways, top official says
Financial Secretary Paul Chan also reveals that a global investment summit next month will be extended to three days He compares two cities in a blog post after index on global financial centres shows ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong outperforming Singapore as international finance centre in several ways, Paul Chan says
... next month will be extended to three days He compares two cities in a blog post after index on global financial centres shows Hong Kong slipping behind Singapore Hong Kong outperforms Singapore as ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Hits 11-Year Low
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index staggered 143.32 points, or 0.8%, to 17,079.51, after reaching the lowest levels since October 2011, according to Refinitiv Eikon data Brent crude futures and West ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s axed quarantine brings no joy for China-focused business
Hong Kong's move to axe its hotel quarantine won applause from the city's battered aviation sector, but scores of other struggling businesses are pinning their hopes on cracking open a still-closed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s reopening to revive office market from its longest and deepest slump, but upswing in rents will have to wait
The reopening of Hong Kong's borders and a stabilising pandemic will act as a catalyst for moribund office market, says Swire Properties' Don Taylor Additional office space of 8.2 million sq ft ... ( read original story ...)
US says Hong Kong risks reputation over yacht linked to Putin ally
Hong Kong could damage its reputation as a financial hub if it gives haven to sanctions dodgers, the United States cautioned Saturday (Oct 8), after the city said it would not act against a superyacht ... ( read original story ...)
A Russian oligarch’s $500M mega yacht is roiling U.S.-Hong Kong relations
Alexey Mordashov’s ‘Nord’ mega yacht avoided seizure this spring—and is now docked in Hong Kong undisturbed by authorities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law
Five teenagers have been sentenced to three years' detention in Hong Kong for advocating overthrow of the Beijing government. It is the first time the national security law has been used in court ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury superyacht owned by Russian oligarch appears in Hong Kong amidst continuing sanctions
A massive luxury superyacht owned by a Russian billionaire appeared in the harbors of Hong Kong on Friday amidst continuing efforts to sanction the assets of Russian oligarchs. Nord, a 466-foot yacht ... ( read original story ...)
Housing in Hong Kong: A pipe dream?
Only 7 per cent of developed land in Hong Kong is allocated for residential use, with more than 220,000 people living in cage homes and waiting an average of six years for a public housing unit. ( read original story ...)