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HK employers face rising benefit costs, financial strain: report
HK employers face rising benefit costs, financial strain: report
Mental health, health benefits, and financial wellbeing are the three areas most employers in the region are planning to enhance over the next three years.
Commercial floors at 382 Lockhart Road up for sale
Commercial floors at 382 Lockhart Road up for sale
The indicative price is set at $398M, or approximately $8,405 per square foot.
Hong Kong logistics rental softens in H1
Hong Kong logistics rental softens in H1
Tenants’ adjustment and tariff risks dragged rental prices and activities.
HKMA fines three banks for violating anti-money laundering policies
HKMA fines three banks for violating anti-money laundering policies
HKMA ordered fines and formulation of remedial measures.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has conducted disciplinary action against Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong Branch (IOBHK), Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited (BCOM(HK)), and Bank of Communications Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch (BCOM) for violating the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Chapter 615 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (AMLO) on 22 July.
New tax portals launched
New tax portals launched
This allows tax matters to be handled electronically.
"Hostels in the City" scheme offers cost-effective hotel conversion option: CBRE
"Hostels in the City" scheme offers cost-effective hotel conversion option: CBRE
With minimal hotel supply growth projected (just 0.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2030), the overall hotel stock is expected to decline under the scheme.
Hong Kong’s surprise tender cancellation raises red flags for investors: CBRE
Hong Kong’s surprise tender cancellation raises red flags for investors: CBRE
The decision was compared to a similar incident in 2021, when the government withdrew the sale of Tsing Yi Town Lot No. 200 due to its temporary use as a quarantine facility. 

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Hong Kong's stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity
The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
Markets & Investing Top auction houses draw Southeast Asia’s elite art buyers
Moneyed Millennials and Gen Zers are spending more on art pieces.
Markets & Investing Fewer but bigger deals push Hong Kong M&A to 10-year peak
Companies are focusing on scale, efficiency, and long-term positioning.
Waste-to-energy ties with mainland key to Hong Kong's green goals
Its first incinerator is only about to be finished this year, after eight years.
HR & Education Tougher foreign hiring rules may strain workforce planning
Hong Kong’s catering industry is expected to be hit the hardest.
Retail Ignoring seniors could cost retailers big
The new generation of older adults in Hong Kong consume more.
Healthcare Stricter regulation, compensation fund sought for healthcare providers
Trust accounts could also protect consumers from clinics that go under.

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