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3 in 5 companies unprepared for digital reskilling
3 in 5 companies unprepared for digital reskilling
Recruiters are not future-proofing their human resources for the disruption AI brings.
More than half of employees lament unfair company wages and promotion decisions
They believe companies don’t have existing policies promoting financial well-being.
Land shortage exceeds government estimate of 1,200 hectares
The government has identified 18 land supply options to plug the severe shortfall.
Exports up 8% to $347.7b in March
Trade outflows to Asia rose 9.4% but plunged in India (-35.3%) and Taiwan (-7.4%).
SFC slaps $1.2m fine on CN Capital Management Limited
Officers from the organisation conducted personal trades which breached conflict of interest.
Hong Kong East and Wanchai vacancy rates tighten in March amidst relentless tenant decentralisation
Rates narrowed to 2.4% and 2.1% respectively.
Heated property sector buoys prime retail and office REITs
Wharf REIC, Link REIT and Champion REIT are in for a good year ahead.
Nearly 2 in 5 Hong Kongers open to sharing banking data with third parties
Almost 40% believe that open banking can provide them with better customer service.
Why property ownership is a pipe dream
Hong Kong's expensive housing market has bred an unconventional low-cost housing alternative.
Hong Kong approves dual class shares and unprofitable biotech listings in sweeping market reform
The new rules will kick into effect on April 30.
Short-lived market rally buoys struggling dollar
Tighter liquidity concerns enabled short HKD traders to take profit in advance.
Home ownership plunges below 50% in 2017 as prices skyrocket
Only 49.2% of households own their occupied homes, representing the lowest level since 1999.
How can Ping An's billion-dollar debut change the local IPO landscape?
The online healthcare platform is paving the way for lossmaking companies who want to go public.
Finance and property sectors most bullish on business outlook in Q2
They expect both output and employment levels to rise.
Inflation up 2.6% in March
Blame higher prices of packaged tours.
Government to incentivise renewable energy initiatives for power companies
Renewable energy certificates will be sold to corporations and the public.
Chinese liberalisation set to challenge Hong Kong's financial dominance
The maturing of the Mainland’s capital markets is slowing demand for dim sum bonds.
Commentary
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