REAL ESTATE

Craig Stephen’s This Week in China: Hong Kong’s chief becomes a bear

Hong Kong’s stock market has made a robust rebound in recent weeks, but its leaders in contrast have become decidedly glum about the outlook. Craig Stephen reports. (read the news…) Related items Hong Kong stocks rise, with property, energy up Hong Kong stocks rise, with property shares advancing; Hang Seng Index up 0.6% Hong...

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Hong Kong stocks edge higher, helped by local real-estate shares; Hang Seng Index up 0.1%

Hong Kong stocks edge higher, helped by local real-estate shares; Hang Seng Index up 0.1% (read the news…) Related items Hong Kong stocks rise, with property shares advancing; Hang Seng Index up 0.6% Hong Kong stocks rise with real-estate, energy shares higher; Hang Seng Index up 0.8% Hong Kong stocks open higher, with property,...

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Singapore Draws Hong Kong’s Bond Sellers as Dollar Spreads Widen

Hong Kong companies are issuing a record amount of bonds in Singapore dollars as Europe’s debt crisis boosts relative yields on securities denominated in the U.S. currency, enhancing the city-state’s appeal as a rival financial center. (read the news…) Related items Singapore Draws Hong Kong’s Bond Sellers China braces as Europe’s simmering crisis adds...

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Singapore Draws Hong Kong’s Bond Sellers

Hong Kong companies are issuing a record amount of bonds in Singapore dollars as Europe’s debt crisis boosts relative yields on securities denominated in the U.S. currency, enhancing the city-state’s appeal as a rival financial center. (read the news…) Related items Singapore Draws Hong Kong’s Bond Sellers as Dollar Spreads Widen China braces as...

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China’s Wen: Beijing wants real estate to correct

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — China is seeking a “reasonable correction” in housing prices, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao reportedly said Monday, affirming the government will keep its policy stance involving administrative controls and other measures intended to cool the market. Wen was cited by the Chinese-language Phoenix TV as saying during a visit to Russia...

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Hong Kong shares slip; China flat as PMI disappoints

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong shares fell on Tuesday after a surprise drop in Chinese manufacturing and renewed worries over a euro zone debt deal did little to slow profit-booking after last month’s rally, particularly in the property sector. (read the news…) Related items China braces as Europe’s simmering crisis adds to strains...

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New China Life puts real estate asset up for sale ahead of IPO

SHANGHAI, Nov 3 (Reuters) – New China Life, which isplanning a dual-listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong, has onceagain put its real estate asset up for sale, a move that couldspeed up its listing process.New … (read the news…) Related items Wharf upsizes bond to $600 million amid roaring demand SOHO China buys Shanghai...

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Hong Kong stocks fall, as property shares weaken

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong stocks started lower Thursday, as weakness in many property and resource stocks helped lead losses. The Hang Seng Index traded down 2.1% at 19,301.30 in early moves, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 1.8%. Notoriously volatile property-developer shares traded mostly lower, with Sun Hung Kai Properties...

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Hong Kong Stocks Drop to One-Week Low on Home Sales, Europe Debt Concern

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell for the third day in four, after the city’s home sales slid and European leaders withheld aid payments to Greece ahead of a referendum on a bailout agreement. (read the news…) Related items Hong Kong stocks rise, with property shares advancing; Hang Seng Index up 0.6% Hong Kong...

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Slums with penthouse views highlight Hong Kong’s wealth divide

If you can tolerate the junkies on the stairwells or the rats that sometimes scale the 12 floors of her building on the external electrical wiring, Liu’s penthouse shack ticks all the boxes for a multi-million dollar property in Hong Kong. (read the news…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Apple...

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