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Specialist tech firms to gain major boost in Hong Kong thanks to proposed listing rules

The new regime exempts firms from existing financial eligibility tests under the Listing Rules.

Specialist tech firms to gain major boost in Hong Kong thanks to proposed listing rules

The new regime exempts firms from existing financial eligibility tests under the Listing Rules.

New completions raise Grade A office vacancy rate to 11%: JLL

The completion of Two Taikoo Place contributed to the vacancy rate.

Hungry for money: 6 in 10 millennials will work more to increase their wealth

They are even willing to compromise their relations to maximise their riches.

Under pressure: 3 major worries that keep CEOs awake at night

Some CEOs have planned to resign from their post amidst mounting pressure.

Hotel performance improves in first 8 months: Knight Frank

This is due to the rebound of tourist arrivals by 234% YoY.

Is now a good time to buy properties? 16% of Hongkongers think so

However, only a few are interested in buying a property.

More Chinese, HK next gens set up ventures outside of family businesses

PwC said 20% of Hong Kong NextGens have their own businesses.

More than 80% see sustainability as a core strategy of organisations

They also say that their leadership teams care about sustainability and climate change.

How do Hong Kong IT leaders fill skill shortages gap?

Around 3 in 5 are reskilling workers from similar industries.

How much recurring retirement income can Hongkongers get?

The ideal amount for Hongkongers is $21,287 per month.

44% of organisations see an increased need to retain older employees

Organisations are also providing employees additional support around retirement options.

Hong Kong drops to bottom in APAC well-being survey third year in a row

9 out of 10 Hong Kongers are stressed, Cigna Hong Kong reveals.

6 in 10 customers want restaurants  to use sustainable packaging for takeaway food

Nearly half of the restaurants, however, have yet to adopt suitable packaging.

Residential property prices to fall up to 10% lower in 2023: S&P

The office property market’s vacancy rate is also not expected to improve.

Over 65% of Hong Kongers struggle with work-life balance

This is thanks to unnecessary and excessive overtime, Randstad reported.