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Hotels make further room rate cuts to survive

Some have resorted to offering rates cheaper than the city’s subdivided flats.

Hotels make further room rate cuts to survive

Some have resorted to offering rates cheaper than the city’s subdivided flats.

What makes a successful mobile ad campaign?

A 30-second ad gets 12% less in revenue compared to a 15-second ad.

Hong Kong's retail sector may see its worst period yet as stores close down

Thousands of employees in the industry are set to lose their jobs in the next six months.

Lack of government support could turn Hong Kong's economy for the worse

Its $19b fiscal stimulus package might be too small and regressive, according to experts.

Traditional insurers lead but digital firms are rapidly rising

Virtual insurers are getting out fresh products for underserved segments in the insurance market.

Tumbling retail and hospitality sectors weigh on employment

In contrast, the hype around virtual banks and fintech adoption may counter the worsening unemployment.

Unrest bolsters demand for corporate rescue services

Despite headwinds, demand for regulatory practice and advisory on cross-border issues may still grow.

Mainland interim measures bolster arbitration scene

All 11 applications for interim measures in HKIAC have so far come from law firms.

Here's the real deal on age discrimination in Hong Kong

Age does matter, but older workers are not always at a disadvantage when it comes to finding jobs.

MOTIF builds a learning platform for skills in the fast-paced apparel industry

The startup offers eight programmes, which include courses on 3D transformation and apparel costing.

(Not) in your face: OneOneDay makes ads less intrusive

The advertising startup allows their users to earn cash rewards when watching ads on their platform.

How Neufast takes the hiring blues away

The platform uses a neural network in scanning CVs.

Spooked investors back long-term debt as default and recession risks rise

Approximately $3.2t in Chinese debt is poised to mature by 2023, spelling trouble for Hong Kong.

Expats keep options open as protests dent ‘world city' appeal

Foreigners may turn to destinations like Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam in light of increasing unrest.

Hotels and shops take heavy beating as protests reverberate across Hong Kong

In August alone, tourist arrivals plunged 40% in its sharpest decline since the 2003 SARS crisis.

Tech, real estate deals buck PE decline as Chinese deal appetite falls

Exits are becoming tougher and investors have no choice but hold onto assets as returns decline.

Retailers turn to experiential selling to combat sales slump

Brands are urged to enhance their own mobile platforms in an effort to sustain the connection with customers long after they have left the store.