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Hong Kong amongst the last to recover from COVID-19: analyst

The region will likely go back to its pre-COVID levels by Q1 2021.

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Hong Kong amongst the last to recover from COVID-19: analyst

The region will likely go back to its pre-COVID levels by Q1 2021.

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What makes a successful mobile ad campaign?

A 30-second ad gets 12% less in revenue compared to a 15-second ad.

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Home deals crashed 27% in January to February

Prices could fall by another 10-20% by end-2020.

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Hong Kong's retail sector may see its worst period yet as stores close down

Thousands of employees in the industry are set to lose their jobs in the next six months.

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Lack of government support could turn Hong Kong's economy for the worse

Its $19b fiscal stimulus package might be too small and regressive, according to experts.

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Office net absorption slumps to 189,300 sqft in February

Rents in Central also contracted by 3.2% MoM to $116.1 psf.

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Traditional insurers lead but digital firms are rapidly rising

Virtual insurers are getting out fresh products for underserved segments in the insurance market.

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Property valuation to take a hit if political situation worsens

There has been growing demand from Mainland occupiers in the city’s office sector.

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Tumbling retail and hospitality sectors weigh on employment

In contrast, the hype around virtual banks and fintech adoption may counter the worsening unemployment.

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Unrest bolsters demand for corporate rescue services

Despite headwinds, demand for regulatory practice and advisory on cross-border issues may still grow.

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Accounting difficulties lie ahead as Hong Kong sinks into recession

The number of fraud and dispute cases grows, leading to a strong demand for advisory services on forensics.

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Government cuts taxes, waives fees to rescue embattled enterprises

It will cost the government $18.3b in total.

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Mainland interim measures bolster arbitration scene

All 11 applications for interim measures in HKIAC have so far come from law firms.

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Here's the real deal on age discrimination in Hong Kong

Age does matter, but older workers are not always at a disadvantage when it comes to finding jobs.

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Unemployment rate edged up to 3.2% in September-November

The unemployment rate in F&B service activities sector reached an eight-year high.

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PMI plunges to 15-year low in November

Business sentiment was also at its lowest since 2012.

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Spooked investors back long-term debt as default and recession risks rise

Approximately $3.2t in Chinese debt is poised to mature by 2023, spelling trouble for Hong Kong.

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