Hong Kong
Home prices recovered 20-28% in Q1 since 2012
Home prices recovered 20-28% in Q1 since 2012
However, property investment volumes dropped 42% QoQ.
Hong Kong's economy slumped 1.3% in Q4 2018: report
This was the slowest pace of GDP growth since 2016.
Real estate investment volumes jumped 16% to $399.8m in 2018: report
Hong Kong's growth placed it as the ninth largest source of real estate investments globally.
Record high 65.15 million visitor arrivals buoyed hotel occupancy in 2018
The lacklustre 2,500 new hotel room supply also supported the citywide occupancy of 91.4%.
Hong Kong slaps $100m fine on global banks over IPO sponsor failures
UBS faces the highest fine of $47.77m.
Why HK's MBA providers are now banking on soft skills
New modules on Artificial Intelligtence and more focus on experiental teaching over academic knowledge are changing HK’s MBA agendas.
Hong Kong is Asia's priciest rental haven for expats
Rental hikes will also be observed in outlying neighbourhoods as firms eye for more affordable places outside the central area.
Eaton HK bags Hotel Renovation & Restoration award in AHEAD Asia Awards
The hotel’s new concept featured merging public and private spaces and a co-working space.
Hong Kong art scene faces competition
Whilst Hong Kong is rightly placed for the market-driven influx, the art scene may be reaching a saturation point.
2 in 5 professionals expect to change employers in the year: report
Close to three in 10 are actively seeking new positions.
Nine in 10 employees expect a bonus in 2019
A majority or 73% anticipate an annual bonus of up to two months.
Insurers gear for Hong Kong's $1.27b national health insurance programme
The Voluntary Health Insurance System will offer $1,000 in tax benefits to lure residents.
Housing Society trials public housing scheme for the elderly: report
It could cost around $80m and is expected to be completed by 2020.
Hong Kong flops to 47th spot in luxury home price gains in 2018
The stock market rout slashed the growth of posh property prices to just 1.8%.
Almost half of Hong Kong SMEs have no desire to internationalise
Three in five SMEs operate in Hong Kong only.
Tourist arrivals up 27.2% to 6.8 million in January
There were 5.54 million Mainland visitors.
Flexible workspace operator theDesk unveils group medical insurance plan
The plan is expected to benefit the 500 individuals who work from itslocations in Sai Wan and Causeway Bay.
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