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Value offerings essential for Hong Kong's mega-event success

Experts suggest partnering with event providers to create package tours.

Value offerings essential for Hong Kong's mega-event success

Experts suggest partnering with event providers to create package tours.

Y.X blends work and play with VR gaming and study spaces at Y83

Y83 is the first student accommodation in Hong Kong to include a VR gaming area.

Hong Kong regulators intensify collaboration on IPO-related misconduct crackdown

HKEX conducted IPO inquiries on 16 newly listed firms last year.

Ways retailers can start waste reduction efforts amidst charging scheme delay

Experts recommend adopting mono-material packaging and encouraging naked shopping.

Gen Zs taking over consumer preferences in APAC markets

Gen Z consumers are observed to purchase based on pleasure and purpose, whilst also taking into account cost and convenience.

Wellness products key to thriving in Hong Kong's pet economy

In SHOPLINE, probiotics and crocodile meat supplements emerged as top pet products.

KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth

After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.

Investment banking layoffs intensify as IPOs and M&As dwindle

No, they are not headed to Singapore to hunt new jobs.

Credit Data Smart ushers in new era of credit scoring

It’s expected to promote healthy competition and improve credit knowledge of locals.

Privatisation deals drive M&A activity in Hong Kong

L’Occitane and China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings are among the companies delisting from HKEX.

Niche crisis pushes Hong Kong towards green burials

Companies may offer boat trips for scattering ashes as interest in green burials rises.

New arrangement eases IP suits between Mainland and Hong Kong

Firms in Hong Kong can now act against Mainland infringers without dual proceedings.

Source Green’s bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions propel firms away from plastic packaging

F&B firms can source packaging made from wheat bran, bagasse, and areca palm.

Fraud costs HK firms $3.64 per dollar lost

Financial institutions face a higher cost of $4.31.

Debt use surges in Hong Kong, driven by lifestyle and property spending

Hongkongers obtained loans ranging from $93,000-$1m for lifestyle-related expenses.

Why avocados are now a permanent part of Shake Shack Hong Kong's menu

The brand said limited-time-only (LTO) delights and new menu launches help keep consumer attention.