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Adoption of employee share plans rise over 10% amongst HKEX listing companies
Adoption of employee share plans rise over 10% amongst HKEX listing companies
In 2023, 68.5% of companies adopted employee share plans before their IPO, compared to 57.3% in 2013
Specific licensing regime needed for fiat-referenced stablecoins
Hong Kong is still a leader in tokenised asset markets with the government’s multi-currency digital green bond issuance.
Hotel conversion into student housing presents investment opportunity: Knight Frank
Driven by the shortfall in student accommodation and the growing demand for affordable living spaces.
Smaller land parcels key in boosting developer participation
The government should simplify land sales conditions and divide sites into smaller parcels to attract more developers, JLL said.
Hong Kong GDP growth seen at 2.1% on weak consumption
Inflation is also expected to rise next year.
Hong Kong’s REIT market may grow with regulatory reforms: Deloitte
Introducing corporate REIT structures and easing property holding rules could address these challenges, says Deloitte.
Heritage tourism and remote work attract global travelers to Hong Kong
A global survey shows 52% are willing to relocate internationally for work.
Hong Kong Airlines returns to Sendai, Japan after 13 years
One in every three Hong Kong residents travels to Japan annually.
Nearly 1 in 5 holiday e-commerce transactions in HK flagged for fraud
65% of consumers plan to make over half of their holiday purchases online.
Gov't approves bill to resolve payment issues in construction sector
The ordinance will be published in the Government Gazette on 27 December.
Businesses to focus on sustainability, workforce upskilling in 2025: report
This is due to shifting investor demand for sustainability and limited tech talent.
Hong Kong’s insurance sector could see 3% to 4% salary hikes in 2025
Hong Kong is expected to maintain steady hiring activity in 2025 despite sluggish economy.
Octopus expands payment options for visitors to Mainland China
The new seamless payment solution is available starting this December.
3 in 10 companies to raise salary budget in 2025 to attract talent
Sales and tech talent will be in demand in Hong Kong in 2025.
GDP growth slows in Q3
The services sector sees mixed results.
AEF launches US$150m venture fund to scale AI startups globally
The fund is managed by AEF’s investment arm, NextGen Partners.
HK sees surge in overseas and Mainland firms, and startups
This reflects its increasing attractiveness to businesses.
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