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Hong Kong may only have ten years before office supply runs out
There are only around 20.1 million sq ft of potential office space from GLS.

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Inflation slips to 2.3% in August
Economy
2 days ago
The increase in food prices hit 4.5%.
Hong Kong hit by growing private sector vacancies
HR & Education
2 days ago
Vacancy levels surged 14% to 79,200 in June.
Hong Kong's healthcare system beats Singapore as the world's most efficient: Bloomberg
Healthcare
2 days ago
Absolute healthcare cost in the SAR stands at US$2,222.
Hong Kong loses to Singapore in ease of corporate compliance
Financial Services
3 days ago
The SAR ranks seventh in APAC whilst the Lion City is second.
Government expands insurance benefits for struggling exporters squeezed by trade war
Economy
3 days ago
Premium discount on Small Business Policy holders will be hiked from 20% to 30%.
Young at heart: Flexi work appeals to millennials and baby boomers alike
Commercial Property
3 days ago
Those born pre-1964 appreciate the productivity benefits of non-conventional work.
Robo-advisory platform Quantifeed raises US$10m in series B round
EXCLUSIVE | Financial Services
4 days ago
The proceeds will be used to fuel its expansion plans.
Digital bank Neat scores US$2m from Dymon Asia and Portag3 Ventures
EXCLUSIVE | Financial Services
4 days ago
The proceeds will be used to boost onboarding and hiring processes.
Origami Labs raises US$2.5m to reshape the wearables market
EXCLUSIVE | Information Technology
4 days ago
'Orii' allows the visually-challenged to operate phones via voice technology.
Check out ATLASPACE's new Harbour City hub
EXCLUSIVE | Commercial Property
4 days ago
It features a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour.

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Customs Department inks deal with six container terminal operators
2 days ago
The MoU aims to set arrangements for sea cargo customs clearance.
Hong Kong signs IT pact with the Mainland
2 days ago
The ministry also announced that unicorn startup SenseTime will set up an AI-powered platform.
21 building plans approved in July
2 days ago
More than half were for apartment developments.
Chinese medical firm Wuxi AppTec files for Hong Kong IPO after Shanghai float
3 days ago
It raised $2.58b in its listing earlier this year.
KPMG and Alibaba Cloud tie up to launch global digital alliance
3 days ago
The collaboration aims to provide digital assistance to businesses in APAC and Europe.
SFC slaps Huatai Financial Holdings with $800,000 fine over short selling failures
5 days ago
The stock broker short-selled bonus shares.
The Asian Export Awards 2018 welcomes MICCI as partner
5 days ago
MICCI intends to be the premier advocate for the business community in Malaysia.
Two residential sites up for sale via tender
5 days ago
The sites are in Tuen Mun and New Kowloon.
Chinese real property investment management firm zeroes in on thriving co-working market
6 days ago
Kailong is mulling the addition of co-working elements for its eight Hong Kong properties.
Bank of East Asia steps up tech partnerships to capture Mainland market
1 week ago
The bank has already tied up with four tech companies.

Exclusive

Exclusive
Will the lack of mega-IPOs push Hong Kong out of the global IPO rankings?
With total funds raised at $54.8b, Hong Kong holds the fifth spot in the global IPO league.
by Staff Reporter
17 Sep 2018
Exclusive
Is influencer marketing in Hong Kong worth the extra buck?
Performance tracking mechanisms should be implemented.
by Staff Reporter
19 Sep 2018
Office Watch
Check out ATLASPACE's new Harbour City hub
It features a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour.
by Staff Reporter
19 Sep 2018
Exclusive
Robo-advisory platform Quantifeed raises US$10m in series B round
The proceeds will be used to fuel its expansion plans.
by Staff Reporter
19 Sep 2018
Exclusive
Digital bank Neat scores US$2m from Dymon Asia and Portag3 Ventures
The proceeds will be used to boost onboarding and hiring processes.
by Staff Reporter
19 Sep 2018
Exclusive
Origami Labs raises US$2.5m to reshape the wearables market
'Orii' allows the visually-challenged to operate phones via voice technology.
by Staff Reporter
19 Sep 2018

People

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
HSBC appoints AIA's Mark Tucker as chairman
HKEx appoints Stephen Yiu as board member

Life & Style

Patek Philippe presents The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York 2017
The Authorized Biography: The definitive history of the legendary Swiss manufacture
Check out the Macau debut of new Mercedes-AMG GT3
“Audi at home” premium mobility service debuts in Asia with Hong Kong as first market in the region

Asia

Taiwan's Q2 manufacturing earnings up 6.6% to US$215b
Taiwan
3 days ago
The surge in chemical material and oil segment revenue boosted the growth.
Korea's Q2 e-payments highest since 2008
Korea
3 days ago
Average daily transactions jumped 17.4% to US$104.87m.
Banks in emerging Asia wrestle for e-payments market share against telcos and online upstarts
Indonesia
1 week ago
Indonesian and Philippine banks may lose up to $3.8b and $1.3b respectively.
Vietnam's FDI up 9.2% to US$11.25b in August
Vietnam
1 week ago
The country seems to be left untouched by the trade war woes.

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