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Tech and finance jobs buck salary stagnation trend in Hong Kong
In-demand programmers and regulatory specialists can command a 30% raise.

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Economic conditions in H1 weakest in a decade: government economist
Economy
17 hours ago
Real GDP is expected to grow by a dismal 0-1% by the end of the year.
Total export volume down 5.2% in H1
Economy
3 days ago
Exports fell for the fourth straight month in June.
64% of Hong Kong investors failed to achieve objectives: survey
Markets & Investing
3 days ago
Knee-jerk decisions during market volatility could hamper investors from achieving their goals.
Mid-year population up 1% to 7.52 million
Economy
4 days ago
The number of residents rose by 73,100.
Far East Consortium unit clinches Kai Tak site for $2.45b
Commercial Property
6 days ago
It is designated for non-industrial use.
A fifth of old Hong Kongers still have part-time jobs: survey
HR & Education
6 days ago
Blame Hong Kong's notoriously high cost of living.
Hong Kong banks' loan growth hit 1.1% in June
Financial Services
6 days ago
Loans for mortgages, building, and construction drove quarterly gains.
Hong Kong gears for 5G rollout in 2020
Telecom & Internet
1 week ago
Around 1,000 government premises will open for applications.
Voluntary turnovers rates in tech hit 13.9% in Q2
HR & Education
1 week ago
Local turnover rates are higher than those in India, Japan and Taiwan.
A third of Hong Kongers spend $746 on monthly subscription services
Financial Services
1 week ago
35% have been charged with bank fees, most of them because they forgot to pay.

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Patek Philippe to hold fifth Grand Exhibition in Singapore
16 hours ago
From 28 September to 13 October, Patek Philippe will showcase high-precision watch manufacturing in Singapore.
Over half of employees expect jobs to be automated in the next decade
1 week ago
Almost 4 out of 5 also expect their employers to invest in developing their digital skills.
Citi Hong Kong launches payment settlement feature Citi PayAll
2 weeks ago
Credit cardholders can settle one-off or recurring payments on the app whilst earning points.
High street retail rents slipped 0.1% in Q2
4 weeks ago
Most new leases were by mid-range retailers in the personal care and sporting goods categories.
Over 64,000 new companies registered in H1
5 weeks ago
Hong Kong is now home to nearly 1.4 million companies.
Mercedes-Benz unveils the CLA250 Coupe
5 weeks ago
It combines the best of comfort and luxury convenience with enhanced safety features.
AXA launches CritiPartner Plus Critical Illness Plan
5 weeks ago
It will provide financial support for cancer patients as early as Stage I/II.
Patek Philippe to hold fifth exhibition in Singapore
8 weeks ago
It will run from 28 September to 13 October.
Hotel Alexandra set to open in 2020
9 weeks ago
The 840-room hotel draws aesthetic inspiration from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
ESR Cayman to offer 560.7 million shares in Hong Kong IPO
10 weeks ago
The firm is estimated to clinch $9.12b through the offering.

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Small firms tap deep pockets for big disputes
Companies that run into a dispute can gain access to funding partners - such as publicly listed firms and high-net-worth individuals in China.
by Staff Reporter
31 Jul 2019
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How can local brands tug at Hong Kong consumers' heartstrings?
Only 7% of locals will choose homegrown brands over global ones, a study found.
by Luz Wendy Noble
29 Jul 2019
Exclusive
Look out, Starbucks: WeWork to launch charge-by-minute service
WeWork Go users need only scan a QR code upon arrival to start working.
by Arianna Danganan
29 Jul 2019
The Great Room debuts at One Taikoo Place
The 24,000-sqft premium co-working space targets established corporates.
by Staff Reporter
5 Aug 2019

People

Manulife Hong Kong unveils senior executive promotions
Manulife Hong Kong unveils senior executive promotions
Citi Hong Kong unveils senior appointments to consumer banking unit
Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong appoints Frederik Gollob as President and CEO
Sun Life Hong Kong appoints Fabien Jeudy as CEO
Cathay Pacific appoints Rupert Hogg as new CEO

Asia

Philippine economic growth to slow to 5.7% in 2019
Philippines
3 days ago
The move comes after the economy grew by 5.5% in Q2.
Luxury cars may buck decline in Chinese auto sales
China
3 days ago
Rise in upper-class population, high consumer confidence, and moderate inflation will spur high-ticket car purchases.
Indonesia cement industry recovers from six-year slump
Indonesia
4 days ago
Gross margins of the two top producers improved.
US retailers to rely on Vietnam amidst exits from China's textile industry
Vietnam
6 days ago
Vietnam’s textile sourcing rose 13% YoY in Q1 2019.

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