Professional Services

Hong Kong as an emerging arbitration venue

As Asia continues to grow in economic prominence, one of the region’s most established international arbitration venues is also raising its game. Read ››

US lauds Japan’s ethical standards

Should Uncle Sam start giving bows instead of handshakes?. Japan’s NYK, along with five other Japanese companies, has been recognized as one of the 2012 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the U.S. Read ››

Enhanced Investment Products lists 3 new XIE shares

Product suite eyed be the first swap-based synthetic ETF platform managed by a local Hong Kong manager. Read ››

EC Harris appoints Stephen Hilton as Head of Critical Systems in Asia

Mr. Hilton  is already experienced in managing operational teams and technical facilities throughout the region. Read ››

Hong Kong and the rest of Asia moves towards the "third place"

In Hong Kong, gone are the days when we were chained to our desk from 9 to 5. Read ››

Mourant Ozannes opens Hong Kong office

The law firm affirms its Hong Kong team members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields. Read ››

Jia International Ltd. serves both homes and offices

New concepts of mobility increase functionality and take advantage of modular design innovations Read ››

Rhombus International Hotels Group has big plans

Expansion into Mainland China and Europe does not slow down the development and construction of the company’s new Hong Kong hotels. Read ››

Thomas Mayer & Associes Grants scholarship in France

As they celebrated their 15th birthday, the lawyers of Thomas Mayer & Associés (TMA) decided to do something unprecedented - they announced a scholarship for French and legal studies for a student from Hong Kong. Read ››

Norton Rose reappoints Peter Martyr as Group Chief Executive

Mr. Martyr led the growth of the Group which will have more than 2,900 lawyers in 43 offices by next year. Read ››

Frank Chan appointed as Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services

His new role will take effect from December 17. Deputy Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services Frank Chan will succeed retiring Stephen Chan as Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services from December 17, while Daniel Lai will be Government Chief Information Officer from January 3. Read ››

Four members of bogus marriage syndicate jailed

 Four Hong Kong residents who arranged bogus marriages were jailed when they appeared in the District Court. Read ››

Trade Marks Registry finds inaccurate data

Internal audits of its register revealed inaccuracies blamed on human error. Read ››

Ernst & Young opens EYAcademy in Hong Kong

The program is a holistic approach to develop local undergraduates into future leaders. Read ››

Travel Expert IPO shares 16.66 times subscribed

Offer Price Set at HK$0. 63 Per Share with expected net proceeds of HK$49.5mn. Read ››

PwC Hong Kong boosts asset management team

Developments in Asia’s fund management industry and offshore CNY market to fuel growth. Read ››

Herbert Smith appoints Mark Johnson as new head of Asia

As head of Asia, Johnson will chair the firm's Asia Executive Committee and take a lead role in the development and implementation of the firm's Asia strategy. Read ››

Workaholic Hong Kongers: Executives lead the way in burning the midnight oil

14% of Hong Kong executives work in the hotel between midnight to 6am. Read ››

Salaries of Hong Kong CEOs grew 19% in 2010

The real estate sector paid Hong Kong executives the most, with total cash compensation amounting to RMB 7.3m. Read ››

Hopefluent profit up 27% to HK$75.5mn

The group strives to capture market opportunities and actively expand its business network in the second half of 2011. Read ››

Household water usage to be ascertained

The Water Supplies Department is currently interviewing 1,000 households for the Domestic Water Consumption Study to ascertain how water is being consumed in Hong Kong households. Read ››

Funding applications invited for Guangdong-HK technology cooperation

The Hong Kong government invited applications for funding support for research and development projects under the 2011 Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Co-operation Funding Scheme. Read ››

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Asia appoints two EC Harris executives

Alan Brookes and Richard Warburton have been selected as new RICS Asia member and RICS Singapore member respectively. Read ››

Gentlemen's Tonic puts up first Asian outlet in HK

British men's grooming and care business, Gentlemen's Tonic, launched its business in Hong Kong with its first outlet in Asia. Read ››

Colliers International names Simon Lo as Asia Head of Research

With the strategic appointment of Lo, the company proceeds to grow its research platform and capabilities to further integrate its services across Asia. Read ››

Russell Brown wins legal victory over Edward Eugene Lehman

The Honourable Mr. Justice To imposed a fine of HK$200,000 against Lehman and awarded indemnity costs of HK$400,000 to the Plaintiffs. Read ››

New arbitration ordinance takes effect on June 1

The new Arbitration Ordinance will come into operation on June 1, 2011. Read ››

KPMG China appoints Stephen Yiu as Chairman

Stephen Yiu succeeds Carlson Tong for a four year term on April 01, 2011. Read ››

Global Sources to hold Hong Kong fairs through 2014

Global Sources has extended its contracts with AsiaWorld-Expo Management to host China Sourcing Fairs at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo from 2011 through 2014. Read ››

Education and careers expo opens next week

Close to 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions will take part in the 21st edition of the HKTDC Education & Careers Expo. Read ››

SHL and PreVisor join forces to create talent assessment solutions

SHL appoints Stuart Hedley VP Professional Services to cover China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Read ››

Mayer Brown JSM promotes four lawyers to consultants in Hong Kong

The appointments are effective as of 1 January this year. Read ››

Professional services grant scheme opens

Grant funds projects aimed to increase Hong Kong's professional services' competitiveness, and enhancing the service standard. Read ››

Trade and Industry Department to hold free customer service training

Learn to upgrade your customer service with a free seminar in Cantonese on 18 August 2010. Read ››