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Hong Kong crypto, compliance lawyers may be in high demand in 2025
Hong Kong crypto, compliance lawyers may be in high demand in 2025
Legal experts in finance, restructuring, tech and licensing will have an edge.
Derivatives may sharpen Hong Kong edge in gold trade
A plan to increase its vault capacity means it can offer cheaper storage rates than London.
Hong Kong seeks prescription for nursing shortage
The city must improve working conditions and offer nurses better pay.
Hong Kong needs more underwriters in marine insurance
The city may have to ease immigration rules to attract talent.
Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025
The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.
Hong Kong, China told to ban ‘zero-dollar’ tours
Retailers should improve customer service and create unique experiences to stay in the game.
Bonhams builds new headquarters in Hong Kong
It joins Sotheby’s, Phillips, and Christie’s, which have all upgraded their local spaces.
Hong Kong Residency rule could boost office sector
The ultra-rich are also expected to set up family offices in the city.
Allegrow Biotech engineers technology to activate immune cells
The startup’s invention can be used to treat and potentially cure diseases like cancer.
Renminbi rise to fuel Bank of China HK’s growth
The lender expects the currency to be used more often in cross-border deals.
Hong Kong ban on cramped flats could spur rent hikes
The policy may cut supply and force landlords to pass on renovation costs to tenants.
Braillic’s AR tech helps brain surgeons see through the walls
The medical software provider plans to expand its use to spinal and orthopaedic procedures.
Stellerus helps organisations manage hazard, climate risks
The Hong Kong startup offers a fast and accurate early warning system for natural disasters.
Safety concerns cloud Hong Kong’s ‘green’ transport ambitions
Hydrogen fuel is volatile, highly flammable and expensive, an energy expert says.
K11 MUSEA bridges art, culture, and retail
Visitors find top-tier brands and museum-grade art pieces at the cultural-retail landmark.
Rich Hong Kong families sell mansions at a loss to repay debt
A stuttering economy has driven some to offload their assets for as low as half the price.
Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules
Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.
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