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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.
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.
Paid time off tops list of Hong Kong employees' most valued benefits
Other highly valued benefits include medical coverage, work-life balance programs, retirement savings, and dental insurance.
HK credit card receivables rebound 7.9% to $162.2b in Q4 2024
The combined delinquent and rescheduled ratio remained stable at 0.4% at the end of Q4.
CBRE finalises Oasis Aurum 181 lease with Liu Chong Hing and GDHM
Oasis Aurum 181 features 182 rooms and suites equipped with premium amenities.
Hong Kong urged to explore new revenue strategies
CPA Australia suggests raising fines and penalties and raising tobacco duties from the current 65%.
HKMA, AMCM unveil direct linkage for cross-border bond investment
This initiative aims to promote the development of bond markets in both regions.
What are the top 10 in-demand jobs in 2025?
Hays emphasised that 38% of businesses in Hong Kong are keen to expand their workforce in 2025.
uHoo secures US$3.7m funding to expand B2B segment
To support its expansion in the B2B segment and drive the development of new hardware and software products.
Hong Kong restaurant confidence index rises to 6 in Q4 2024
This was driven by stable revenues from traditional dine-in services and the expanding role of food delivery platforms.
Hong Kong construction industry to contract by 1-2% in 2024: JLL
Fit-out cost increases are expected to remain stable at 2% in the second half of 2024, FY 2025, and FY 2026.
CBRE to sell prime real estate assets in Kowloon and Shau Kei Wan
These properties include an en-bloc building, a high-floor unit, and the entire 3/F of Manson Industrial Building at Shau Kei Wan.
HKCEC gets gold certification as Hong Kong’s first Halal MICE venue
Its the first MICE venue in Hong Kong to attain the highest level of certification.
Hong Kong’s real estate struggles as investment falls 13% in 2024
Investment activity totaled US$1.5b in the fourth quarter alone, marking a 29% YoY drop.
WORFU in North Point goes on sale via public tender
WORFU boasts a total gross floor area of approximately 210,000 square feet.
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