Hong Kong
Residential property prices to fall up to 10% lower in 2023: S&P
Residential property prices to fall up to 10% lower in 2023: S&P
The office property market’s vacancy rate is also not expected to improve.
Site in Kai Tak up for public tender
The site is designated for non-industrial purposes.
95,000 private flats to be available in next 3-4 years
The figure is 3,000 less than the previous estimate.
Government improves green lifestyle local tour incentive scheme starting 1 December
This includes raising the subsidy level to local tour participants to $300.
Bank of China HK joins pilot programme to trial use of digital currencies
BOCHK has completed real-value cross border trade of central bank digital currencies.
Over 65% of Hong Kongers struggle with work-life balance
This is thanks to unnecessary and excessive overtime, Randstad reported.
Gov’t further eases distance measures for catering business, scheduled premises
Starting 3 November, restrictions on the operating and dine-in hours will be lifted.
Cybersecurity is the top agenda in 6 in 10 boardroom discussions
The topic is discussed every quarter by almost half of the boards.
Hong Kongers may bring home bigger checks in 2023
A salary increase of 4% in 2023, a report found.
Value of total exports down 9.1% YoY in September
The value of exports declined to $401.6b in September 2022.
Citi Hong Kong launches 2022 Citi Tax Season Loan
Customers can loan up to HK$2m or 12 times their monthly salary.
Flexible office spaces expand in Hong Kong: JLL
Companies should rethink their office design as hybrid work gains traction.
Hang Seng Bank, QFPay HK offers faster loans to SMEs
SMEs need only share their commercial information in the Commercial Data Interchange.
Inflation up 4.4% in September
This is up from only 1.9% in August.
KPMG China partner: Industry 4.0 to drive HK smart city future
Yip said these innovations should instil the value of sustainability in manufacturers.
Henderson Land, CR Land partner to boost GBA integration
The companies also seek to seize opportunities in the Northern metropolis.
Hong Kong Productivity Council secures two wins at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2022
The Council received commendations for its multi-sensor aerial inspector and smart eyewear.
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