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Why Hong Kong needs a corporate wellness paradigm shift now
4 Dec 20
Three reasons why Hong Kong needs a corporate wellness paradigm shift now and five ways to make it happen in your company Hong...
Supporting local businesses: preserving the treasured soul of our neighbourhood
27 Nov 20
Choosing local doesn’t just help the economy; it also keeps cultural diversity alive in the community.
Guts, gumption, a global mindset to tide Hong Kong's graduates over this crisis
10 Sep 20
The COVID-19 pandemic and continuing social unrest sparked by pro-democracy protests have converged to deal a dramatic blow to Hong Kong’s...
Navigating the New Normal of the Event Industry in Hong Kong
27 Aug 20
The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed changes to our daily lives to an unprecedented scale in just a few months.
What Facets of Technology Have Powered Businesses During the Pandemic?
20 Aug 20
The coronavirus pandemic has vastly altered the way businesses operate.
How to win in the big wave of online events
30 Jul 20
We have no idea of when the COVID-19 will end.
The Writing Is No Longer Just on the Wall in Hong Kong, It's in Unnerving Neon
20 Jul 20
What started as a bold threat from the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, has been stripped of any pretence of mere possibility, as President...
Act now to prevent data breaches
10 Jul 20
Proactive steps to avoid data breaches In Hong Kong and around the world, data breaches are in the news with...
As Customers Flock Online, Scams Proliferate. How Can You Win the Trust of Customers?
23 Jun 20
The pandemic has set in motion a complete change in customer shopping behaviour.
How are finance teams closing their books remotely?
23 Jun 20
In today’s business environment, many companies are adopting to the ‘new normal’ of remote operations to minimise disruption.
Building a Multilingual E-commerce Store
22 Jun 20
Setting up an ecommerce store is no easy feat.
Hong Kong's Possible Loss of Special Status Reiterates Singapore's Stability
11 Jun 20
Hong Kong has taken a series of unfavourable hits in the last year, their unfortunate magnitude clear to see for the watching eyes of the world....
Top Four Remote Working Tips
6 Apr 20
Research shows working from home was part of the employee experience before the pandemic hit.
What Constitutes a Highly Effective Small Business Website?
30 Mar 20
Not so long ago, having a business website, no matter how slapdash, was a big deal.
The Human Side of Working from Home
4 Mar 20
The very fabric of how the world usually works is being put to the test.
Three Key Steps for Building Your Website
23 Jan 20
In 2019, it’s surprising to see that many business owners are missing out on potential customers simply because they don’t have an...
Asian retailers should consider investing in omnichannel experiences to stay relevant
23 Jan 20
Retailers gearing up for 2020 may have been urged to double down on technology to deliver the elusive optimal customer experience that hits all...
Empowering Asia's Small Businesses Through Digitised Delivery
21 Jan 20
Small and medium enterprises now represent a major engine of growth for Asia, comprising over 97% of all businesses in the region and making...
Charting the Growth of Hong Kong's Gig Economy
9 Jan 20
People in Hong Kong are taking the future of work into their own hands.
Aligning the Interests of Fund Managers and Investors in Hong Kong
19 Nov 19
Actively managed investment funds are important.
How US Trusts Can Benefit Hong Kong & Singapore Residents
14 Nov 19
Asset Protection Trusts (APT) can be used by anyone to protect their assets.
Delivering the Virtual Restaurant of Tomorrow
14 Oct 19
No waiters, no diners: the food delivery boom is opening new doors for restaurants.
The changing role of the in-house legal team in Hong Kong
23 Sep 19
Today, most big businesses in Hong Kong will have some form of in-house legal function.
Overcoming regional pricing barriers
12 Sep 19
"Asian markets and customers are much too price sensitive!" "We are experiencing 20%+ growth.
Singapore stands tall as beacon for rattled Hong Kong businesses
3 Sep 19
There is no secret of the tumultuous times in Hong Kong right now.
Keeping ‘business as usual' in the face of disruptive threats
30 Aug 19
Hong Kong topped the list as Asia’s most natural disaster-prone city in 2015, according to the Sustainable Cities Index.
Why advanced technologies are the Holy Grail for Hong Kong employers
13 Aug 19
Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate currently stands at 2.8% the same as it has done for fourteen quarters.
The most significant tax reform in China
25 Jul 19
The new Individual Income Tax Law, which came into force in China on 1st January 2019 (“New Tax Law”), is a strong response to the...
Getting around Hong Kong: public sector smart mobility for the future
25 Jun 19
Hong Kong citizens are heavy road users, with over 12.6 million passenger trips on public transport taken every day, and 354 licensed vehicles for...
Mitigating business risks through cybersecurity
14 Jun 19
According to Hong Kong Police statistics, financial losses due to cybercrime reached $2.77b in 2018 in the territory, almost doubling the figure...
How can Hong Kong be APAC's digital leader?
7 Jun 19
Hong Kong is emerging as a digitally sophisticated nation being named by The Digital Evolution Index, the third most advanced digital economy in...
China-specific Pitfalls and Mitigation Strategies in Procurement Transformation
6 Jun 19
By Wen CHEN, Principal at Oliver Wyman With the evolution of international trade and advancements in domestic industrials, many...
What omnichannel demands from Hong Kong retailers in 2019
6 May 19
There is an uncertainty in the retail landscape with wildly differing views on where 2019 is headed, as leading economists are writing off 2019 as...
How will IFRS 16 impact Hong Kong corporates?
8 Apr 19
The new international accounting standards on treatment of leases will have a serious impact on the financials and operations of many companies in...
Facial recognition tech: running ahead of the game
1 Apr 19
The 2019 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon saw a record number of participants take part in this annual race.
The cost of data protection: making a worthwhile investment or paying for an expensive mistake
5 Mar 19
Data hacks, security breaches, vulnerable IT systems – these are all hot topics in Hong Kong at the moment.
Hong Kong is catching up with other APAC markets to embrace sustainability
27 Feb 19
Governments around the world are putting policies in place to curb carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Branding is the foundation that every Hong Kong startup needs to ensure success
7 Feb 19
Over the past few years, Hong Kong has established itself as one of the hottest global hubs for startups.
Five practices to help strengthen online security
7 Nov 18
E-commerce is Hong Kong’s number one side hustle pursuit, according to GoDaddy’s Gig Economy Survey in 2017, highlighting the city...
AI in Hong Kong: An urgent need to realise opportunities
11 Sep 18
Two years ago, I shared with Hong Kong Business readers how we will be able to build smarter retail infrastructure through in-store artificial...

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