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Fintech regulations drive demand for compliance, litigation lawyers

Fintech regulations drive demand for compliance, litigation lawyers

Companies are looking for lawyers who possess legal tech proficiency and process optimization skills.

China slowdown, trade uncertainty to weigh on HK’s 2025 growth

GDP growth is expected to slow further to 2.3% in 2025.

Gov’t mandates new child safety rule in private cars

The rule will be effective from 1 November.

Hong Kong rated highly in sustainability index: HKTDC

It received an aggregated total of 64.3 points.

Cathay is Kai Tak Sports Park's exclusive travel partner

Cathay and KTSP will launch the Greater Bay Area’s first aviation-themed immersive experience.

Bupa adds voluntary health plan in Hong Kong portfolio

It offers high annual benefit limits with no lifetime cap.

Gov’t approves 14 building plans in December

The approved plans are for residential, industrial, commercial, and community service developments.

Stable hiring seen in Hong Kong construction, property sectors in 2025

Companies remain cautious about adding new headcounts due to an oversupply in both the commercial and residential sectors.

Data visualisation, multilingual skills top demand for finance roles

Tools like Power BI and Tableau are becoming essential, whilst multilingual proficiency in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin is also highly valued 

Talent gaps, digital skills demand shape Hong Kong’s 2025 job market

Hiring trends show that 54% of companies plan to maintain headcount, whilst 34% intend to expand.

BEA’s profits up 11.9% to $591.9m in 2024

Operating profit before impairment losses is up 3%.

HKTDC to bolster competitiveness, global connections

Amongst HKTDC's strategies include nurturing a new generation of SMEs and start-ups.

Endowus launches US dollar time deposit service in Hong Kong

Minimum service is US$10,000, and rates are updated daily.

89% of people watch free TV, survey finds

People spend an average of 2.6 hours per day watching free TV programmes.

Gov’t announces appointments to HKEX board

It will take effect after HKEX’s 2025 AGM.

HK inflation up 2% in January

Price hikes were recorded in alcoholic drinks and tobacco.