Inaugural Art021 Hong Kong brings together nearly 90 galleries from 13 countries and regions.
Inaugural Art021 Hong Kong brings together nearly 90 galleries from 13 countries and regions
Hong Kong’s housing industry remains mired in a slump, as a huge pipeline of coming and unsold homes combines with the highest borrowing costs in more than two decades to sap demand.
7,132 subsidised flats up for grabs, with a 30 per cent discount, but both figures down on last year’s release.
The monthly rent for the 14,000 sq ft space at Asia Standard Tower in Queen’s Road Central is HK$1.25 million (US$160,220), 55 per cent lower than the all-time high in 2012.
Sino Land’s profit declined by about a quarter in its financial year ending in June, as sales of homes and car parks slowed while revaluation losses surged.
German Chamber of Commerce survey finds problems include wariness at headquarters back home over effects of domestic national security law.
Australian workers can refuse to respond to employers’ attempts to contact them outside work hours, but Hong Kong should not copy law, industry figures say.
Property agents predict September sales may quadruple from August’s level if the Fed embarks on policy easing as expected when it meets on September 17 - 18.
Lam Kwok-lung, 29, files application to quash government’s order to reclaim ancestral land for Northern Metropolis development.
Widespread seepage is affecting more than 100 households at T-Loft@Kai Tak and has caused mushrooms to grow in residents’ rooms.
The HKMA has expanded its Commercial Data Interchange electronic platform designed to help SMEs by linking up with the Companies Registry to share more data with banks.
Development minister Bernadette Linn earlier said authorities had no plans to bring back application-based land sale mechanism axed in 2013.
Cinema in Kowloon City Plaza gives out free tickets for three of its final screenings, as customers express sadness at its closure.
‘Working Holiday@Lantau’ programme offers potential aviation talent one-year work placement at city’s airport with free accommodation.
Financial secretary also says export performance has continued to improve in key markets such as Vietnam, Thailand and US.
City leader says business sector must drive I&T adoption as he engages public views in town hall event ahead of October policy address.
Environment authorities say they will track nuclear effluent discharge development and data released by Japan, International Atomic Energy Agency.
Pricerite, a major furniture and electrical appliances store, shuts two branches; Tom Lee Music also closes two shops.
‘As the economy gradually recovers, it’s a heavy burden on the government if we maintain a 100 per cent loan guarantee,’ Algernon Yau says.
Business-class only airline Beond says launch delay due to long waits for aircraft deliveries, but stresses importance of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets.
Hong Kong analysts and experts discuss how Deng Xiaoping’s policy approach to the city has changed amid protests, pandemics and economic changes.
