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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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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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Property market slump boosts occupiers’ and home buyers’ bargaining power

Real estate agents said tenants ask for up to 30% discount when renewing office leases.

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ESG compliant workspaces fuel talent attraction

A Colliers expert tells occupiers to put ESG at the forefront when assessing location strategies.

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2 factors poised to amplify Hong Kong’s IPO Market in 2H23

There were 27 IPOs in HK from January to June.

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Entertainment and media veterans need not fear generative AI – expert

Media expert says AI technology will even benefit senior practitioners in E&M industry.

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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.

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4 key factors for HK firms to succeed in SE Asia

SG, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia top local firms’ preferred destinations for expansion.

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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.

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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.

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Hong Kong’s most notable real estate agents under 40 of 2023

Majority of agents in the list are experts on the office market.

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Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance

Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.

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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%.

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Diversification to shape real estate investments in 2024

An expert said capital will cascade into “alternative” sectors next year.

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IWG’s ‘manless’ co-working centre opens doors in Hong Kong

The flexible workspace brand was previously available only in Japan.

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Manpower shortage casts shadow on local aviation industry’s recovery

Players like Hong Kong Airlines have already reinstated staff to increase its capacity.

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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.

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Language requirement bars HK firms from attracting foreign talent

An HR expert advises firms to re-assess ‘baked-in’ job fit expectations.

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