Hong Kong
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
We’re taking the time off and will be back on 6 January 2025.
19 hours ago
Emperor Capital Group's net profit rebounds to $66.4m in 2024
Basic earnings per share stood at $0.98.
1 day ago
Transport Department adds AlipayHK to fare subsidy scheme
Single journey fares paid with AlipayHK will be recorded in the AlipayHK account.
1 day ago
Crypto adoption in Hong Kong lags at 24% despite rising optimism
Trust remains a challenge with 33% of non-users citing security concerns.
1 day ago
Only 48% of Hong Kong consumers eye spending more on luxury next year
Over 10% of consumers are cutting back on categories like handbags (9%) and travel experiences (4%).
1 day ago
Specific licensing regime needed for fiat-referenced stablecoins
Hong Kong is still a leader in tokenised asset markets with the government’s multi-currency digital green bond issuance.
1 day ago
Adoption of employee share plans rise over 10% amongst HKEX listing companies
In 2023, 68.5% of companies adopted employee share plans before their IPO, compared to 57.3% in 2013
1 day ago
Smaller land parcels key in boosting developer participation
The government should simplify land sales conditions and divide sites into smaller parcels to attract more developers, JLL said.
1 day ago
Hotel conversion into student housing presents investment opportunity: Knight Frank
Driven by the shortfall in student accommodation and the growing demand for affordable living spaces.
1 day ago
Hong Kong’s most notable lawyers under 40
Eleven men and nine women made it to the list.
1 day ago
Hong Kong GDP growth seen at 2.1% on weak consumption
Inflation is also expected to rise next year.
1 day ago
Hong Kong’s REIT market may grow with regulatory reforms: Deloitte
Introducing corporate REIT structures and easing property holding rules could address these challenges, says Deloitte.
1 day ago
Hong Kong Airlines returns to Sendai, Japan after 13 years
One in every three Hong Kong residents travels to Japan annually.
2 days ago
Nearly 1 in 5 holiday e-commerce transactions in HK flagged for fraud
65% of consumers plan to make over half of their holiday purchases online.
2 days ago
Gov't approves bill to resolve payment issues in construction sector
The ordinance will be published in the Government Gazette on 27 December.
2 days ago
Businesses to focus on sustainability, workforce upskilling in 2025: report
This is due to shifting investor demand for sustainability and limited tech talent.
2 days ago
Hong Kong’s insurance sector could see 3% to 4% salary hikes in 2025
Hong Kong is expected to maintain steady hiring activity in 2025 despite sluggish economy.
2 days ago
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