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Funding costs rise in Hongkong where house prices expected to continue falling

The Hong Kong stock market headed south again on Friday, one day after ending the seven-day losing streak in which it had plummeted more than 920 points or 5.6 percent.

Forced displacement is a development challenge, not only a humanitarian concern. As of September 2023, 114 million people were displaced, and this number continues to grow as conflict and insecurity rise across the globe. Most refugees are hosted by developing countries, and the issues around support and integration of refugee communities are often deeply political. In this episode— the second in our special series on how to end poverty on a livable planet—were asking the question: How can w...

The impact of foreign direct investments on the expansion of export-based foreign trade in emerging economies is explored. Examining data over 20 years, it is observed that FDI has a significant positive influence in promoting foreign trade in India in the long run. There exists no significant relationship between FDI and exports in the short run.

By Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kongs property companies face a squeeze in 2024 from rising funding costs and sluggish home sales and office ...

Hong Kongs property companies face a squeeze in 2024 from rising funding costs and sluggish home sales and office rentals, making creditors and investors cautious about developers’ financial...

The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in seven straight sessions, tumbling more than 920 points or 5.6 percent in that span. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 16,100-point plateau although it should finally halt its slide on Thursday.

China Resources Land recorded a 2 per cent gain in sales last year, one of a handful of home builders to keep shareholders happy amid a property market slump.

Forced displacement is a development challenge, not only a humanitarian concern. As of September 2023, 114 million people were displaced, and this number continues to grow as conflict and insecurity rise across the globe. Most refugees are hosted by developing countries, and the issues around support and integration of refugee communities are often deeply political. In this episode— the second in our special series on how to end poverty on a livable planet—were asking the question: How can w...

The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in six straight sessions, tumbling more than 830 points or 5 percent in that span. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 16,190-point plateau and it's likely to open under pressure again on Wednesday.