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3 key strategies for Hong Kong retailers to amplify sales in 2024
3 key strategies for Hong Kong retailers to amplify sales in 2024
Implementing one of these strategies has shown conversion rates between 50%-70%.
Three sub-sectors to drive HK's retail growth in 2024
PwC Hong Kong anticipates a 5% increase in retail sales.
Loyalty- and tech-driven strategies key to effective returns management
Experts vouch for third-party services to leverage the potential of return policies.
Flexibility remains job seekers' top priority
Demand remains high for professionals specialising in AI, data analytics and cybersecurity.
Mainland Chinese tourists fuel growth in Hong Kong’s life insurance market
The industry will grow 4.1% by 2028 due to more mainland tourists and the super aging population.
What are Hong Kong parents’ most preferred destinations for overseas education?
Seven in 10 plan to send their children abroad for tertiary education.
Hong Kong’s top 50 insurers experience 7.7% YoY premium contraction in 2022
Analysts said the market’s complex financial environment and shrinking population curtailed industry growth. Cross-border expansion could alleviate contraction pains.
Hong Kong’s most influential lawyers under 40
Four women and six men made it to the final list.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
We’re taking the time off and will be back on 3 January 2024.
5 measures investors and businesses must be aware of in 2024
One of the measures will exempt onshore disposal gains from profits tax.
Hong Kong legal seas brace for influx of maritime lawyers
Hill Dickinson is amongst the firms that have recently begun expanding its global maritime practices.
Endowus enters Hong Kong, challenging commission biases in financial advisory
The digital wealth advisor offers a 100% rebate on all trailer commissions.
Hong Kong needs to act to keep its global maritime hub status afloat
As of 2023, Hong Kong maintains a 2.4% share of the world fleet in terms of vessel numbers.
HK hikes penalties for occupational safety and health standards violations
If convicted on indictment, employers can be slapped with a $10m (US$1.28m) fine and 2 years in jail.
Mainland’s clampdown on IPOs likely to boost listings in Hong Kong
Amongst Chinese companies to be slated in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is Alibaba’s logistics arm.
HKEX cuts paper use, document requirements in revamped listing regime
Despite eliminating signatures, the streamlined listing process imposes new legal advice requirements for accountability and integrity in submissions.
What you need to know about HK’s bill on tax certainty enhancement
The bill was gazetted on 20 October.
Commentary
Progressive rating system to impact mid-to-luxury residential properties in Hong Kong