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Hong Kong’s hostel conversion scheme seen reviving office sector
Hong Kong’s hostel conversion scheme seen reviving office sector
The program, which streamlines approvals, could save developers six to nine months.
Hong Kong banks lose top talent with drawn-out hiring steps
Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.
Double-sided panels could lift Hong Kong’s solar output
Highly reflective, self-cooling paints could further raise energy yields by 30%.
Waste-to-energy ties with mainland key to Hong Kong's green goals
Its first incinerator is only about to be finished this year, after eight years.
Hong Kong tech firms look outside for dev hiring
More than 90% of companies want to hire the best foreign talent.
Link adds value in push vs extreme weather events
It cut insurance premiums by 11.7% after climate-proofing its properties.
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.
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