Hong Kong
How are finance teams closing their books remotely?
How are finance teams closing their books remotely?
In today’s business environment, many companies are adopting to the ‘new normal’ of remote operations to minimise disruption. In Asia Pacific, finance teams are presented with a new challenge – closing their books remotely for the first time. Here in Hong Kong, working from home was quickly adopted throughout the city from the beginning of the year, leading to many employees and employers to seek out new ways to adapt to home offices.
Standard Chartered and HKTDC roll out market survey
The survey will look into business sentiment across the Greater Bay Area.
Central buildings up for public auction starting at $332m
JLL has been appointed as auctioneer of the buildings.
Deliveroo pilots in-app feature allowing users to donate
The feature will allow customers to roundup their bills and make financial donations.
Legg Mason rolls out real income fund for HK investors
The fund invests in a blend of REITs, utilities, and infrastructure.
Insurtech OneDegree upgrades pet insurance
Enrollment age limit for pets has been raised to 11 years old.
Unemployment rate hit 15-year high in March-May
The retail, accommodation, and food services sector hit its highest jobless rate since SARS.
ESR, APG, CPP Investments to establish largest logistics real estate platform in APAC
Joint investments of US$1b will be made by APG, CPP Investments, and ESR.
Emirates resumes flights to and from Hong Kong
Flights will only be offered three times a week.
Nan Fung Group to turn Kai Tak site into commercial area for $32b
The 47-storey development building is slated to be the tallest CBD 2.0 building.
Hong Kong retailers amp up online sales capacity
However, the online penetration rates in the area still have ample room to grow.
Hong Kong named 3rd largest IPO market
Hong Kong IPO markets are set to have remained strong in H1.
GNI contracted 7.1% to $679b in Q1
Investment income inflow and outflow both fell.
This ecommerce startup can up conversion rates for merchants
Omnichat is a messaging platform and can also monitor ecommerce movements.
Manulife Hong Kong pilots virtual sales platform
Products will be available to customers starting 15 June.
Industrial production up 4.6% in Q1
This is despite a 10.1% fall in output from the F&B and tobacco industry.
Check out CBRE's two new offices in Hong Kong
Both offices have state-of-the-art facilities and modern working environments.
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