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Hong Kong new home sales hit 11-year high after property curbs removed
'We think that the strong sentiment for firsthand transactions should extend into April'
April 02, 2024
Property
Hong Kong weekend home transactions jump to three-year high
Last month’s easing means foreign buyers and existing-home owners no longer have to pay higher taxes on transactions
March 11, 2024
Property
Hong Kong home sales surge on weekend after curbs lifted
The financial hub’s 10 biggest estates recorded the most sales in 61 weeks, 3.5 times higher than the previous weekend
March 04, 2024
China Focus
Hong Kong economy grows slower than expected as recovery cools
The figure benefited from a low base last year, when GDP fell 4.5%
October 31, 2023
Banking & finance
HSBC plans US$3 billion share buyback, CEO touts capital strength
'I think we are at the bottom of the market, but it will take quite a while for that market to recover and regain momentum'
October 30, 2023
Global Economy
Hong Kong reopening likely to push GDP growth above Singapore's
"China's reopening is helpful, but it will not solve all problems Hong Kong has right now."
January 09, 2023
China Focus
Hong Kong fights to prove it's still a dominant financial hub
HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin said while it has been a "tough year" for IPOs, the pipeline is "still good"
November 02, 2022
Travel
From idyllic resorts to city hotels, here are some choice accommodation for your next vacation
From idyllic resorts to city hotels, here are some choice accommodation for your next vacation
October 27, 2021
Travel
Upping the ante with art
SINGAPORE (Feb 21): It was a beautifully sunny winter’s afternoon, with blue skies and a slight breeze that rustled the palm fronds of the garden we were in. A glimpse of the city’s waterfront, behind the K11 Atelier skyscraper on the left and the di
February 21, 2020
Geopolitics
Hong Kong protesters look to shut down city; Flights cancelled
(Aug 5): Hong Kong protesters looked to shut down the city with a general strike on Monday after a ninth straight weekend of unrest triggered by Beijing’s tightening grip over the financial hub.
August 05, 2019