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Hong Kong Leader Affirms US Dollar Peg Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Agencies In a recent interview, Hong Kong's leader confirmed that the city will continue to maintain its currency peg to the U.S. dollar, despite rising geopolitical tensions and some calls to switch to a peg with the Chinese yuan. The Hong Kong dollar has seen...

CATL Shares Soar Over 18% in HK Debut Following Record IPO

Staff Reporter Shares of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer, jumped over 16% in their trading debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Investors are optimistic about the company’s potential to capitalize on the expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. The shares closed at...

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Over 830 Individuals File for Bankruptcy in November

In November, the landscape of HK bankruptcy applications revealed a slight decline, with officials...

HK Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.1% for September-November

Staff Reporter Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 3.1% for the September...

Hong Kong Grade A Office Rents Could Fall 5-10% in 2025 Due to Sluggish Demand

  Hong Kong's Grade A office rents are expected to decrease by 5-10% in 2025,...

HK Exports Expected to Rise 4% in 2025

Hong Kong's exports are set to grow by 4% in 2025, building on a...

Survey: One in Six Hongkongers Considering Home Purchase in Next Five Years

A recent survey by HSBC reveals that one in six residents of Hong Kong...

HK Mortgage Loans Rise 9.5% to $19 Billion in October

The value of residential mortgage loans approved in Hong Kong reached $19 billion in...

HK Reports $163.7 Billion Deficit in First Seven Months of 2024

Hong Kong’s government announced a deficit of $163.7 billion for the first seven months...

Mortgage Loans Increase by 9.5%

In October, the residential mortgage loan market experienced a notable surge, with the total...

Morgan Stanley Projects 2025 Outlook for China Stock Market

Morgan Stanley analysts foresee a turbulent year for China's equity markets in 2025, citing...

HK Retail Sales Decline 2.9% Year-Over-Year in October

Hong Kong's retail sales fell by 2.9% year-over-year in October, according to government data...

Crypto Update: Bitcoin Soars to New All-Time Highs!

Bitcoin’s Global Surge: A Day of Milestones in Cryptocurrency In a remarkable turn of events,...

Ocean Park Reports Deficit Despite Increase in Visitors and Revenue

Hong Kong's Ocean Park has recently reported a financial deficit of over HK$71 million...

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