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Workforce puts importance on upskilling, work-life balance: study
Workforce puts importance on upskilling, work-life balance: study
This comes as Hong Kong faces ‘new normal’ and uncertainty in 2021.
Hong Kong poised to recover
But it will take time, the HSBC Global Research says.
Vaccination programme may ease labour market pressure: gov't
This comes as the jobless rate in Hong Kong rises to a new high.
Hongkong Land recovers with China project completions: report
Unrecognised sales in China increased by 39% as of end-2020.
Cathay Pacific passenger traffic dropped in February
Average number of passengers per day in March expected to hit below 600.
Cathay Pacific suffers $21.6b loss amidst pandemic
Recovery remains uncertain as the aviation sector sees return of global passenger traffic to normal level in 2024.
Number of women in senior leadership roles increasing: report
But Asia Pacific trails behind other regions.
Cross-border travel unlikely in next six months: HKTB
The pandemic situation remains volatile despite the vaccination programme.
Ultra wealthy population in APAC to rise 33% in 2025
This is higher than the global average of 27% rise in ultra wealthy population.
What the Big 4 say on Hong Kong's 2021/22 budget
Here’s how EY, Deloitte, PwC and KPMG weighed in on the increased stamp duty and more.
Real estate sector flags worsening private housing supply
The government expects an annual average of 18,000 private residential units in the next five years, down from 19,600 last year.
Higher demand for M&As ahead as accountants focus on survival
But firms have to be careful in their expansion strategies.
Cloud tech plays key role in future of HK businesses: report
It has been implemented in 65.3% of local firms.
More business closures, layoffs imminent after Lunar New Year: Chan
The finance secretary said the current situation is still severe.
Pay cuts, salary stagnation await workers in post-pandemic workplace
Salary hikes will be few and far, but it’s not all doom and gloom as companies transition to the new normal.
Amidst a crisis, Mox Bank sees boundless opportunities
The neobank has outlined a bold plan to kickstart a new generation of virtual-savvy customers.
Auditing services hoist accounting firms as mergers tail off
Compliance work remains their strongest suit, but the way they do it drastically changed.
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