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HK startups cash in on strong VC flows
This year’s crop of hottest startups includes Hong Kong’s first virtual insurer; a firm aiming to revolutionise the renovation industry and a Virtual Reality entertainment startup that offers an immersive gaming experience.
HK startups cash in on strong VC flows
This year’s crop of hottest startups includes Hong Kong’s first virtual insurer; a firm aiming to revolutionise the renovation industry and a Virtual Reality entertainment startup that offers an immersive gaming experience.
Hong Kong's GDP growth slowed to 0.5% in Q1
Both exports and imports of goods continued to see declines.
Hong Kong still the world's priciest housing market
Average property price is at $9.69m or $16,400 per sqft.
Hong Kong and Paris squeeze into Singapore's throne as costliest city globally
Hong Kong moved from the 4th place last year to the top in 2019.
65% of employees think companies lack transparency on pay levels: survey
But 64% also claim to be satisfied about their salaries.
Hang Seng Bank's profits up of 21% to $24.2b in FY2018
Their retail banking and wealth management arms account for 51.2% of the bank’s pre-tax profits.
Prime apartment rents could rise by up to 5% in 2019
Leasing costs may rise at a slower pace compared to the previous year.
Chinese steel website Zhaogang.com scraps dual-class share IPO plan
It is pursuing a regular IPO instead.
Over three fourths of Hong Kong bosses willing to regularise temps
Permanent contracts await top-performing contractual employees.
Hong Kong's richest woman loses US$6b as casino firm crashes
The losses began after authorities warned that the shares were concentrated amongst a small stockholder group.
HKIA ramps up efforts to maintain lead as world's busiest cargo airport
It is enhancing overall ability to handle temperature sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals.
Total ocean vessel arrivals down 3.5% to 6,784 in Q3
However, total capacity increased 1%.
Hotel occupancy rate unchanged at 87% in September
The lack of major events may have been the cause of stabilisation.
HKEX opens office in Singapore
It will be its first overseas office.
HR professionals to expect 10% salary raise
Startups generate demand for HR jobs as their businesses scale.
Hong Kong Smart City Consortium bags Tekes partnership
The two collaborate on smart city projects and potential funding.
Hong Kong leads real estate market growth in Asia Pacific
Development site transactions tripled to $134.2b.
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