Noreen Jazul
2 factors poised to amplify Hong Kong’s IPO Market in 2H23
2 factors poised to amplify Hong Kong’s IPO Market in 2H23
There were 27 IPOs in HK from January to June.
Entertainment and media veterans need not fear generative AI – expert
Media expert says AI technology will even benefit senior practitioners in E&M industry.
Hong Kong’s flex desk rates highest in APAC
Experts predict rates in the city to increase by 3% in 2023.
Retail vs. commercial vs. industrial: Which property sector performed best in August?
Collectively, the three sectors recorded 351 transactions.
Foreign currency reserves hit US$418.4b in August
It fell from the US$421.6b record in July.
More hotels pivot to co-living for better margins, stable cash flow
From 2020 to 1Q23, around 6 to 7 hotels have been acquired for conversion to co-living spaces.
4 key factors for HK firms to succeed in SE Asia
SG, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia top local firms’ preferred destinations for expansion.
Gov't issues new tranche of retail green bonds
Residents can subscribe in $10,000 increments.
Property sales jump 5.3% MoM in August
Year-on-year sales fell by 11%.
IT firms most likely to pursue office expansion in the next two years
More than half (56%) of IT firms plan to expand.
3 key elements that fuel branded mobile app effectiveness
By introducing a shopping credit in its mobile app, a retailer saw a 500% growth in sales.
Hong Kong startup cools the world one stroke of paint at a time
i2Cool’s paint technology helps buildings reduce surface temperature by 40°C, allowing a 42% energy saving.
What are Hong Kongers' go-to sources for financial advice?
More than 7 in 10 Hongkongers have been adjusting their financial plans amidst rising costs.
Country Garden widens loss to RMB48.9b in 1H23
The property sector’s shrinkage has exerted mounting pressure on the developer’s operations.
Cathay Pacific rolls out changes in SEA leadership
The airline named four new country managers.
Hong Kong’s most notable real estate agents under 40 of 2023
Majority of agents in the list are experts on the office market.
Revolutionising the Way We Treat Diseases: The Promise of mRNA Technology
Hong Kong has the potential to become a global center of medical research, driven by its commitment to providing world-class care for its citizens.
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