Hong Kong is likely to keep its crown as the world's most expensive ... “I think the leasing market overall is still strong but the Central business district has probably reached the peak. The rental ... ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong property bubble that won’t burst
Hong Kong has been deemed the world’s “least affordable” housing market for nine straight years, according to a major survey. Don’t be surprised if nine becomes ten. A decade of eye-watering growth pu... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong focused on preventing cyberattacks this year
CYBERSECURITY in organizations needs to lock up tighter. Cybercrimes are on a dramatic rise in Hong Kong with the banking sector at its center. As more digital banking solutions are introduced, cybers... ( read original story ...)
Better than expected export figures for January fail to boost Hong Kong, Shanghai indices
The Hong Kong stock market shed some of the gains made this week to ... Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He and People’s Bank of China governor Yi Gang will continue their meeting with US Trade Representative ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks need to increase anti-cybercrime efforts, says exec
If Hong Kong wants to combat cybercrime and protect the interests of consumers, it needs to boost its efforts to contain the dramatic increase in cyber attacks, a senior banking executive in the city ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Cuts Position in Halcon Resources Corp (HK)
Complete the form below to receive the latest headlines and analysts' recommendations for Halcon Resources with our free daily email newsletter: Bank of New York Mellon Corp decreased its holdings in ... ( read original story ...)
Cyber attack on Malta bank tried to transfer cash abroad
the Czech Republic and Hong Kong. The funds have been traced and the Bank of Valletta is seeking to have the fraudulent transactions reversed. Muscat said the attack was detected soon after the start ... ( read original story ...)
HK office rent tops globally, but demand remains supportive
A recent speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has even encouraged the markets to speculate on a possible reversal of the central bank policy stance ... the performance of Hong Kong REITs i... ( read original story ...)
Laptop ‘for him’, vacuum ‘for her’? HSBC draws ire with Valentine offer
LONDON (Reuters) - A Valentine’s day special deal for HSBC staff in Hong Kong offering discounted laptops ‘for him’ but vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances ‘for her’ has angered staff ... ( read original story ...)
Brand SA: Brand South Africa Hosts the South Africa – Hong Kong Business Breakfast
Today, Brand South Africa and the South African Consulate in Hong Kong, hosted a business breakfast to enhance the country’s Nation Brand reputation through positioning South Africa as an attractive i... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end weaker ahead of trade talk outcome
HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares closed lower on ... while the IT sector closed 0.8 percent lower, the financial sector ended flat and the property sector ended 0.1 percent firmer. ** Ch... ( read original story ...)
Half of Hong Kong’s tycoons saw their wealth fall over the past year
But the biggest loser was Pollyanna Chu, who saw 73 per cent of her fortune wiped out following warning from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission that her company, Kingston Financial’s shares ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ClassPass members angry as gym membership startup denies enacting rate hike without warning
Customers have accused a company offering subscription services to Hong Kong gyms of hiking their rates without warning. Fitness startup ClassPass has defended its price adjustment, however, saying me... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong port slips from global top five for first time
"Hong Kong does have highly experienced and professional terminal operating companies, excellent facilities, and many strengths in terms of the soft side of doing business," he added. "These factors s... ( read original story ...)