Lawmaker and former minister Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee on Thursday announced her intention to revive two of Hong Kong’s most contentious political issues – democratic reform and national security legislation – as she launched her campaign for the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Property Shares Turn Toxic as Mortgage Costs Spike
Hong Kong’s property developers are fast falling out of favor among investors as surging mortgage costs and punitive taxes threaten to choke home sales. A gauge of real estate companies traded on the city’s stock market has tumbled 13 percent this ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks plunge on Fed rate hike woe
Shares tumbled in Hong Kong Thursday, led by property firms, after the Federal Reserve lifted interest rates and indicated a further three hikes are likely next year. The Hang Seng Index dived 1.77 percent, or 397.22 points, to 22,059.40 at the close. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial chief submits resignation
HONG KONG--Hong Kong's financial chief quit Monday, in what is widely seen as a prelude to a leadership bid for the southern Chinese city's top job. Financial Secretary John Tsang said he submitted his resignation to the current leader, Chief Executive ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 3-Hong Kong's central bank raises base rate by 25 basis points
HONG KONG, Dec 15 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority on Thursday raised the base rate charged through its overnight discount window by 25 basis points to 1 percentage point. The move from Hong Kong's de facto central bank followed the U.S. Federal Reserve's ... ( read original story ...)
Amines Market in Hong Kong: Business Report 2016 – Research and Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Amines Market in Hong Kong: Business Report 2016" report to their offering. The report presents analysis of amines market in Hong Kong. Report Scope: Brief country profile includes general information ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Sharply Lower, 2017 Fed Rate Hike Fears Dominate
There was no surprise in the Fed rate decision, but expectations of a faster pace of 2017 tightening were important in undermining Hong Kong stocks with fears over ... in political tensions with the US. The Hang Seng index opened significantly lower ... ( read original story ...)