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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.
Bubble tea chain Mixue targets $444m in Hong Kong IPO
The IPO is priced at HK$202.50 per share.
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.
Commentary
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