Hong Kong
ESG compliant workspaces fuel talent attraction
A Colliers expert tells occupiers to put ESG at the forefront when assessing location strategies.
ESG compliant workspaces fuel talent attraction
A Colliers expert tells occupiers to put ESG at the forefront when assessing location strategies.
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.
Standard Chartered HK to maintain good loan quality, profitability
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio will likely increase as well, however.
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.
Only one out of 10 Gen Z’s are in good mental shape – Survey
Around 71% reported feeling lonely, and 80% struggled with negative body image issues.
Sun Life Hong Kong gets green light to adopt risk-based capital regulation
Implementation of the new solvency capital basis took effect last 30 June.
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.
Government opens professional services funding for non-profit organisations
This enables NPO projects aimed at fostering collaboration between Hong Kong's professional services sector and external counterparts.
Government opens professional services funding for non-profit organisations
This enables NPO projects aimed at fostering collaboration between Hong Kong's professional services sector and external counterparts.