Hong Kong
Co-living operators could save 25% of expenses over traditional renting model: report
Co-living operators could save 25% of expenses over traditional renting model: report
Underperforming hotels and serviced apartments in Hong Kong are converting into co-living spaces.
Deliveroo Hong Kong launches ‘Plus' subscription plan
Subscribers can have unlimited free delivery for HK$98 a month.
Small-house policy ruling kills two village land projects
The Court of First Instance of the High Courts ruled that trading or granting space for village-type development was unconstitutional.
2 in 3 tech workers worry about future tech setups despite skill upgrades: study
They felt unequipped to manage their knowledge in machine learning, AI and blockchain.
Hong Kong beats Japan as world's third largest bourse
The Hang Seng Index climbed 17% whilst the bourse's market cap hit US$5.78t.
HKB Listed Companies Awards 2019 is now open for nominations
Deadline for submissions is on 12 July 2019.
How will IFRS 16 impact Hong Kong corporates?
The new international accounting standards on treatment of leases will have a serious impact on the financials and operations of many companies in Hong Kong.
Firms tap into temporary and contract market to plug talent shortage
Almost all or 91% of companies have employed temporary or contract staff over the past year.
Luxury hotel room stock hit 18,839 in 2018
Occupancy rate rose 3 ppt to 89%.
Hong Kong's Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme goes live
Features include coverage extended to unknown pre-existing conditions and no limitations on ‘lifetime benefit'.
Hong Kong shapes up in heating virtual banking race
The first batch of licensees were granted to applicants with experience in running a deposit-taking and lending business.
Here's why Chinese developers are on a buying spree of old buildings
Compulsory sale applications from Chinese developers surged 160% YoY to 39 applications.
Commercial real estate investment jumped 40% to $204.09b in 2018
Strong office investments offset sluggish retail and industrial investment volumes.
Hong Kong Business opens nominations for HKB International Business Awards 2019
Deadline for nominations is on 12 July 2019.
Hong Kong has the world's lowest prime logistics yield
The country’s prime yield stood at 3.4%, down 30 bps from 2017.
AXA Hong Kong launches Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme
The insurer will offer personal reimbursement for hospitalisation.
Facial recognition tech: running ahead of the game
The 2019 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon saw a record number of participants take part in this annual race. After the event, social media feeds were flooded with posts from marathon-going friends and friends of friends; complete with high-quality photos from professional and amateur photographers.