Hong Kong
Overall office rent declines by 3.7% in 2022: JLL
Vacancy rate in end-December rose due to new completions.
Hong Kong ranks fourth in global data centre market: report
It went up from sixth place last year, Cushman & Wakefield reported.
Office space in Lippo Centre, Admiralty on sale for $504m
The asking price is equivalent to $32,000 per square foot.
Mainland firms' influx brings new opportunities for local lawyers
GBA development allows qualified lawyers to practise domestic law within the area.
HK’s livi bank launches QR payment option
From now until 31 March, customers can earn rewards up to HK$500 per month.
Hong Kong Business celebrates outstanding enterprises in this year’s High Flyers Awards
This year’s awards programme saw 17 winners from a wide range of industries.
Export and import volumes drop double digits in November 2022
Prices, on the other hand, increased for both exports and imports.
Job postings for tourism in 2022 more than doubled since 2020: study
Aviation services sector also posted an increase in recruitment.
Number of registered companies hit 1.3 million in 2022
In 2022, there were 104,120 newly registered local companies.
PwC resigns as China Evergrande Group auditor due to disagreements
The resigned auditor did not receive significant matters in the financial statements.
Hong Kong’s 10 most influential lawyers under 40 for 2022
Amongst the awardees is a lawyer offering legal assistance in Justice Without Borders.
New license for virtual asset providers, relaxed listing to rock Hong Kong’s fintechs
Virtual asset service providers will now need to be licensed.
Gov’t increases travel cap in boundary control points
It was raised to 65,000 individuals.
DBS Hong Kong unveils eLaisee function
Customers who send an eLaisee also have the chance to win up to HK$288 in cash rewards.
Hong Kong fiscal deficit may reach $109b for FY2022/23: PwC
Spending will remain high due to the pandemic and geopolitical tensions.
Why women are leaving the legal profession
About four in 10 lawyers have felt left out of career-building opportunities.
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