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ESG compliant workspaces fuel talent attraction
ESG compliant workspaces fuel talent attraction
A Colliers expert tells occupiers to put ESG at the forefront when assessing location strategies.
2 factors poised to amplify Hong Kong’s IPO Market in 2H23
There were 27 IPOs in HK from January to June.
Entertainment and media veterans need not fear generative AI – expert
Media expert says AI technology will even benefit senior practitioners in E&M industry.
4 key factors for HK firms to succeed in SE Asia
SG, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia top local firms’ preferred destinations for expansion.
More hotels pivot to co-living for better margins, stable cash flow
From 2020 to 1Q23, around 6 to 7 hotels have been acquired for conversion to co-living spaces.
3 key elements that fuel branded mobile app effectiveness
By introducing a shopping credit in its mobile app, a retailer saw a 500% growth in sales.
Hong Kong startup cools the world one stroke of paint at a time
i2Cool’s paint technology helps buildings reduce surface temperature by 40°C, allowing a 42% energy saving.
Hong Kong’s most notable real estate agents under 40 of 2023
Majority of agents in the list are experts on the office market.
Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance
Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.
High interest rates stall foreign property deals in Hong Kong
Bank mortgage rates for commercial properties in the city can be as high as 6%.
Diversification to shape real estate investments in 2024
An expert said capital will cascade into “alternative” sectors next year.
IWG’s ‘manless’ co-working centre opens doors in Hong Kong
The flexible workspace brand was previously available only in Japan.
Manpower shortage casts shadow on local aviation industry’s recovery
Players like Hong Kong Airlines have already reinstated staff to increase its capacity.
HK’s anti-job hopping rule seen to burden employment agencies
Proposed rule preventing domestic workers from breaking two-year contracts may cost job agencies more and make HK less attractive to migrant workers.
Hong Kong needs to build 6,000 more elderly places yearly
JLL warns that the city could face a potential shortage of elderly places by 2032.
Language requirement bars HK firms from attracting foreign talent
An HR expert advises firms to re-assess ‘baked-in’ job fit expectations.
Sun Hung Kai Properties’ new Aparthotel targets young professionals
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON offers incredibly flexible lease terms in a modern and upbeat community.
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