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Hong Kong CFOs worried about ineffective counteroffers
69% say employees who accepted counteroffers still leave the company.
Hong Kong predicted to have 69 new listings by end-June
It will raise an estimated $53.8b, a 77% jump versus last year.
Hong Kong is still the world's priciest office market
London and New York comes after.
87% of Hong Kong candidates prioritise work flexibility in choosing job offers
They're expecting options of working from home.
What the deferment of $32b Kai Tak Sports Park means for Hong Kong
It is reflective of public-private partnership difficulties.
Hong Kong named world's most competitive economy
It's been recognised as such for two consecutive years.
Hong Kong tightens stamp duty exemption for permanent residents
Buyers with more than one residential property to be affected.
What could keep the property market in check for the rest of 2017?
Reduced outflows from China is one factor.
Expat pay packages in Hong Kong drop to a five-year low
A typical expat package for Middle Managers is around $2m.
Hong Kong's 1Q17 GDP jumped 4.3%
It's the highest rate since 1Q11.
98% of Hong Kong's CIOs struggle to find skilled technology professionals
They are in demand as companies step up protection against data security risks.
Hong Kong Disneyland's expansion forecasted to bring in nearly $42b
Along with 8,000 new job vacancies.
These are the IT jobs with above-average salary growth
The technology industry in Hong Kong is booming, which is exacerbating an already increasing skills shortage. With demand outweighing supply in many functional areas, starting salaries are growing for highly-skilled technology professionals. In an optimistic technology market, the 2017 Robert Half Salary Guide has identified the IT jobs that can expect well above industry average salary growth.
Hong Kong's Grade A office rents up 1.6%
This comes as new MTR lines are completed.
Mainland, Hong Kong IPO fundraising gap will close starting 2Q17: Deloitte
Improved macro-economic outlook will help narrow the gap.
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