But now, as property transactions fall, property prices will follow, say Lau.

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"The trend will not stop here, " says Johnny Lau Yui Siu of Hong Kong-based Sinodata Consultancy.

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Speculation about the future of the business empire of Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau is building after it was disclosed on Wednesday that he will face bribery and money-laundering charges in Macau.

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Prosecution of Mr. Lau and Mr. Lo on bribery and money-laundering charges will be conducted separately from the latest court ruling for Mr. Ao.

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"It will still take some time for any meaningful capital to go to the U.S., " Mr. Lau added.

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