Noreen Jazul

Digitalisation, decarbonisation drive M&A deals in APAC

Digitalisation, decarbonisation drive M&A deals in APAC

In Q1, technology, media and telecom (TMT) was the busiest sector in the Asia Pacific by volume with 622 deals.

‘Wall-less’ office tears down barriers to collaboration amongst AnyMind’s creatives

The office opens up for employees to collaborate, relax, feed off one another’s energy, and enjoy ‘happy hour’ and ‘mental space.’

8-storey building on Kwa Wan Road, Kowloon sells for $1.071b

New Fortress Investment Limited won the auction.

Office demand to remain subdued in 2023: JLL

Given the situation, rents will likely fall by 3%-5% this year.

Auction houses thrive on Asian millennials’ art-buying power

Millennials are seen to be particularly drawn to contemporary art as growth for Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips are highly anticipated in art hubs Hong Kong and Singapore.

What are the 3 main challenges faced by family offices in Hong Kong?

Almost 50% of APAC family offices are headquartered in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Hong Kong ends 4-year reign as most expensive location for expatriates

In Asia, however, it remains the most expensive location.

Cathay to pay deferred dividend of $1.5b to HK government

The airline said it has been operating cash generative so far in 2023.

Phillips’ ‘minimalist’ HQ showcases diverse collection of Asia’s finest art

The 50,000-square-foot headquarters features a purposely built auction room on the ground floor.

It’s not all quiet on the Northern Front

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is fast becoming a highly sought-after real estate investment location. Despite no government land sales being planned for this area this year, developers and investors have been active, participating in land exchanges and rezoning exercises. Here is what we know about those recent land exchanges and rezoning applications and their potential impact on the real estate market.

Second-stage of minimum wage consultation kicks off

Citizens can send views using an e-form or by post.

5 ways to ensure brand growth when working with micro-influencers

Businesses confirm ‘micro is mighty’ as brands make US$5.78 per US$1 spent on influencer marketing.

Vacancy rate of Central high street shops drops to 10.5% in Q1

JLL attributed the decline to Mainland’s reopening.

8 in 10 biz leaders stress urgent need to cultivate ‘AI Mindset’ amongst employees

Microsoft said employees will need new skills like prompt engineering in their daily work.