Hong Kong

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.36%

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.36%

CapitaLand led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 2.39% expansion.

GIC, Melcombe to develop European urban logistics properties

They will advance last-mile distribution centres.

Singapore, Hong Kong tourism boards join forces ahead ATB commencement

Both destinations have implemented hygiene, safety certification programmes.

HDB, condo rental volumes rebound in September

Demand for HDB rental units may have risen rose as employers move workers out of dorms.

GDP to shrink 6.5% in 2020

UOB expects the economy to slow to a 5.2% contraction in Q4.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.47%

Medtecs Intl saw the sharpest decline amongst top active stocks with a 8.11% contraction.

MAS, ABS, FHAS extend loan support measures to 2021

Clients who cannot make full repayments can apply for lowered installments.

EY Foundry start-up incubator programme to expand in Singapore

The programme will provide better collaboration opportunities between EY and start-ups.

MNACT claims $8m for damages in Festival Walk

The Hong Kong-based mall was damaged in light of the protests.

Hong Kong's Possible Loss of Special Status Reiterates Singapore's Stability

Hong Kong has taken a series of unfavourable hits in the last year, their unfortunate magnitude clear to see for the watching eyes of the world. The latest of which is United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo publicly stating that the country no longer considers Hong Kong to be adequately independent from China.

Hong Kong's co-working scene thrives as Singapore struggles

Co-working spaces provider TheDesk gained 25% more new members YoY in Q1.

Approved mortgage loans dipped 2.8% to $45.3b in Augus

The number of mortgage applications also decreased by 26.5% MoM.

APAC high net-worth wealth down 5% in 2018

China accounted for 53% of the region’s decline.

Hong Kong and Singapore strengthen ties in personal data protection

The two nations will do joint research projects and cross-share experiences and best practices.

3 in 5 Singaporeans willing to share data for cheaper banking products

Users are willing to share data on their income, location and lifestyle habits.

Evolving customer lifestyles to shape Singapore hotel business in 2019

Through 2021, Singapore is expected to experience a 3.4% growth in annual visitors as it extends a positive streak from 2014 and 2017 where the tourism industry saw an overall 15.4% increase in international visitor numbers. To handle the sustained growth in tourism levels, Changi Airport opened its new-look Terminal 4, helping it to accommodate more flights, and when Terminal 5 opens in 2030, the airport will be equipped to handle 150 million passengers annually, almost doubling its current capacity.

APAC salaries to increase 2.6% in 2019

It is expected to see the highest real-wage growth globally.