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Hong Kong losing appeal as shopping mecca due to tariffs
Hong Kong losing appeal as shopping mecca due to tariffs
Mainland Chinese tourists may turn to Japan and Korea for better value.
Confidential filing may draw more dual listings, biotech IPOs
Tech listings may come from China, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Middle East.
Retirement planning fuels market for home upgrades
Senior-focused remodellers could grow from fewer than 10 to hundreds in 10 years.
Employers told to prep for cost of part-time work bill
The F&B, tourism, retail, and entertainment industries will be the most affected.
Tax cuts unlikely to lift Hong Kong home prices
They could boost sentiment and reinforce signs of a stabilising property market.
MBA admissions fall on tech mismatch
There have been more female and overseas applicants in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong urged to mandate disclosure of data centers’ power use
A law that will take effect in August only requires audits every five years.
Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups of 2025
Healthcare startups dominated the list.
Gov’t R&D push may drive startup growth in Hong Kong
Universities are at the forefront of the thrust to create new businesses.
Repurposed college homes may address Hong Kong office slump
Grade B and C offices are likely to benefit from the conversions.
‘Ding Dings’ need to travel faster and more frequently
Tram ridership is still 15% below 2018 levels, according to its operator.
Shenzhen tourists spur Hong Kong retail demand
A more lenient entry policy is benefiting tourism-related sectors.
More building arbiters wanted as Hong Kong quickens dispute process
Lawyers, surveyors, engineers, and architects with a track record in handling claims will be in demand.
‘Top talent’ lured by Hong Kong can’t find jobs
Critics say the job program is too broad and not diverse enough.
Hong Kong’s new treasury rules may spur demand for legal, accounting advice
Listed companies may use repurchased stocks to fund investment and capital needs.
Kai Tak Sports Park needs strong event pitch to attract visitors
Hong Kong’s biggest stadium may need to host 150 events of different sizes yearly to be commercially viable.
Retailers to benefit from reinstatement cost write-off
The tax relief is welcome, but costs would still dictate the decision to move.
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