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Hong Kong’s most influential lawyers under 40
Four women and six men made it to the final list.
5 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024
One of the measures will exempt onshore disposal gains from profits tax.
Hong Kong legal seas brace for influx of maritime lawyers
Hill Dickinson is amongst the firms that have recently begun expanding its global maritime practices.
Endowus enters Hong Kong, challenging commission biases in financial advisory
The digital wealth advisor offers a 100% rebate on all trailer commissions.
Hong Kong needs to act to keep its global maritime hub status afloat
As of 2023, Hong Kong maintains a 2.4% share of the world fleet in terms of vessel numbers.
Sustainable fuels not a silver bullet for shipping decarbonisation – experts
The shipping industry can only achieve a 2.8% emission reduction, even if it uses 54% of the world’s renewable energy.
HK hikes penalties for occupational safety and health standards violations
If convicted on indictment, employers can be slapped with a $10m (US$1.28m) fine and 2 years in jail.
Mainland’s clampdown on IPOs likely to boost listings in Hong Kong
Amongst Chinese companies to be slated in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is Alibaba’s logistics arm.
Lodes flips the switch at new Hong Kong office to turn on creative minds
With the vision of growing business and diversifying its influence, Lodes sets forth to bring Italian artistry into the Asia-Pacific region.
HKEX cuts paper use, document requirements in revamped listing regime
Despite eliminating signatures, the streamlined listing process imposes new legal advice requirements for accountability and integrity in submissions.
‘Emotional loyalty,’ the new way retailers retain customers
In Hong Kong, one in two consumers buy only from brands they trust so keeping that relationship exciting pays off.
Manulife Singapore targets rapidly growing high-net-worth market
New data suggests young beats old in appetite for investments.
Wholesale marketplace bridges Asian retailers to global independent brands
Markato has over 200 brands from markets like Europe, the United States, and Australia.
Greenwashing in banking: real concern or overblown issue?
Reputational risks abound for those who drag their feet about sustainability or engage in greenwashing.
This startup helps hospitals treat stroke patients quickly
Hopebotics’ device transfers stroke patients’ therapy at home whilst hospitals monitor the progress remotely.
Ticketing and membership platform extends customer journeys through NFTs
Moongate allows event organisers to build relationships with their attendees post-event and beyond.
Brands that act with empathy win trust of Hong Kong consumers
An IPSOS report showed that consumers’ trust towards businesses has been eroding.
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