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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
We’re taking the time off and will be back on 6 January 2025.
Only 48% of Hong Kong consumers eye spending more on luxury next year
Only 48% of Hong Kong consumers eye spending more on luxury next year
Over 10% of consumers are cutting back on categories like handbags (9%) and travel experiences (4%).
Specific licensing regime needed for fiat-referenced stablecoins
Specific licensing regime needed for fiat-referenced stablecoins
Hong Kong is still a leader in tokenised asset markets with the government’s multi-currency digital green bond issuance.
Smaller land parcels key in boosting developer participation
Smaller land parcels key in boosting developer participation
The government should simplify land sales conditions and divide sites into smaller parcels to attract more developers, JLL said.
Hong Kong’s REIT market may grow with regulatory reforms: Deloitte
Hong Kong’s REIT market may grow with regulatory reforms: Deloitte
Introducing corporate REIT structures and easing property holding rules could address these challenges, says Deloitte.
Heritage tourism and remote work attract global travelers to Hong Kong
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Heritage tourism and remote work attract global travelers to Hong Kong
A global survey shows 52% are willing to relocate internationally for work.

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Professional Services/Legal Hong Kong’s most notable lawyers under 40
Eleven men and nine women made it to the list.
Markets & Investing 10 best ways to invest in 2025
Analysts are not too worried about the impact of US tariffs on Asian investments.
Professional Services/Legal Hong Kong crypto, compliance lawyers may be in high demand in 2025
Legal experts in finance, restructuring, tech and licensing will have an edge.
Markets & Investing Derivatives may sharpen Hong Kong edge in gold trade
A plan to increase its vault capacity means it can offer cheaper storage rates than London.
Healthcare Hong Kong seeks prescription for nursing shortage
The city must improve working conditions and offer nurses better pay.
Hong Kong needs more underwriters in marine insurance
The city may have to ease immigration rules to attract talent. 
Markets & Investing Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025
The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.

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