Hong Kong

26 participants are expected.

Loses Number One position to the USA.

City management to be a key topic.

4 of them are on Hong Kong island.

Wines were 93% sold.

3,100 athletes from 18 districts particpated.

Subsidy applications are invited until 19 July.

It enhances transparency in property sales.

As total deposits inched 1.5% higher.

Due to land premium receipts.

That’s because Asia’s super-rich are growing faster than anywhere in the world.

Jewelry, watches and clocks are best performers.

Increase due to speculation China will accelerate exchange-rate reforms.

As Asia’s World City, Hong Kong plays host to a huge variety of events. While highly successful, some of these events may not be taking full advantage of the amazing technological and social opportunities offered by our incredible city. How can you make sure your business squeezes every drop of potential out of your next big event? Traditions can be hard to break and like people, some companies are resistant to change. ‘Tried and tested’ formulas, successful in the past, are still relied upon to generate future business. But the world is changing faster than anyone could have predicted. Driven by the incredible pace of innovation, particularly in the field of technology; some tried and tested events practices are in need of a little freshening up. That’s not to say that the convention, the product launch and the trade fair are becoming obsolete by any means, there certainly has been no drop off in venue bookings in the city! However, smart, hyper-advanced cities like Hong Kong, have an incredible suite of tools and excellent connectivity available to companies.

This is the first in a series of articles about this topic, social impact bonds. Check back with Hong Kong Business magazine for future updates and information.

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