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A must-read for foreigners wanting to do business in Hong Kong

There is a lot of commentary on the HKD10 million investment-for-residence Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (“HKCIES”) but surprisingly little is heard about gaining a visa for ‘business investment’ under Hong Kong’s General Employment Policy.

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New ways to keep employees in Hong Kong happy

Hong Kong’s employment market may be very mature, but in reality its infrastructure is far from it. Why is staff turnover (14.5% in 2011) so high? Why do people change jobs for relatively low increases in salary?

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How smart you are in using your smartphone?

The torrent of technological changes in the past couple of decades may have profound influence to your lifestyle. Internet is well recognized as the most profound technological advancement in the last two decade.

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The city is dying

Many of us are very proud that several international organizations have rated Hong Kong as one of the best cities for living, shopping and travelling. The strong support from China and the very high level of freedom Hong Kong enjoys have sustained our economic growth over past years.

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Why Hong Kong workers' stress levels are soaring

Across the world, workers are getting more and more stressed. Instead of regaining their pre-downturn peace of mind and tranquillity, workers globally report that, two years on, their stress levels are up and rising.

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How to be a millionaire before turning 40

A good friend had the ambition to become a millionaire before his 40th birthday, a common ambition in Hong Kong, and he was well underway until recession struck. Fortunately, he is an educated businessman and understanding mega trends made him change his strategy dramatically; he switched from selling power tools to young men to selling electric powered bicycles to elderly women.

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6 powerful people who enforced the power of legitimacy

The strategic structure of the appearance of legitimacy started in 1913 at Jekyll Island, Georgia; hence, the birth of the US Federal Reserve System. There were six powerful figures who followed the vision, planned, architected and enforced the secret plot:

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5 ways to excel in offline marketing

Like many entrepreneurs in town, we all love doing business online as it gives much flexibility for us to handle things between home and business, while also able to reach out to a bigger customer segment when it can go globally through internet.

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What you need to know about Hong Kong's banking history

The beginning of banks in Britain

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Hong Kong holds on to its talent as financial services struggles

The employment market in Hong Kong financial services is less buoyant than it was 18 months ago; major banks have been making redundancies, and recruitment remains at comparatively low levels. Despite this, Hong Kong financial professionals show few signs of wanting to leave the city.

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The real score behind the 'enterprise social' phenomenon

The advent of Facebook and similar social networking portals and tools is profoundly changing the world of work. While these changes may not have made themselves felt at your workplace yet, you can be sure they are on the way, as the industrial and institutional legacies of the 20th century are replaced by open and collaborative communities.

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How to attract the best talent in 5 steps

Talent acquisition is an issue for many in Hong Kong. The slowdown in mainland China should make hiring easier in the short-term, but the combination of an aging population, increased competition, and a skills shortage will make it more difficult for leaders to find the right people in the long-term. To attract the best talent in the future, leaders must innovate.

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Disharmony may mean happiness for Hong Kong

“Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul” Democritus (460-370BC)

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Sick of your office? It's time for a change of scene

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Hong Kong holds on to its talent as financial services struggles

The employment market in Hong Kong financial services is less buoyant than it was 18 months ago; major banks have been making redundancies, and recruitment remains at comparatively low levels. Despite this, Hong Kong financial professionals show few signs of wanting to leave the city.

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Corruption, wealth and big business

“August 21 - Vietnamese police have arrested one of the country’s wealthiest bankers over undisclosed financial crimes, triggering sharp falls on stock markets in the economically troubled nation”.

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