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Private equity bets on Hong Kong real estate
Private equity bets on Hong Kong real estate
Investors eye Pan-Asian deals to minimize exposure to US trade risks.
Hong Kong programme for doctors may boost innovation
It could also stretch already limited resources in the short run.
Property sector gains as buyers seize discounted offices
Transaction value soared 65% year on year to $9.1b in the first half.
Entertainment and media industry shifts to ad spending
The market is expected to grow 2.26% annually to $117b by 2029.
Experts urge variable quota for Hong Kong ride-hailing service
A fixed cap may be a very straight line-approach for a very tech-driven operation.
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.
Commentary
Why getting governance and corporate structure right is critical in the Hong Kong regulatory environment