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HKEX ties up with MSCI to launch new Asian futures offerings
HKEX ties up with MSCI to launch new Asian futures offerings
The move aims to boost its derivative business which accounts for 18% of HKEX revenue in 2017.
Hong Kong loses to Singapore as top APAC location for startups
Business costs are more expensive in the Asian financial centre than the lion city.
Man vs bots: Will Hong Kong fully embrace legaltech?
No robot could ever replace a good lawyer, according to our legal experts.
Hong Kong poise for insurtech growth in 2018
Chatbots, e-claims, and online sales await expectant clients.
How to do digital marketing in Hong Kong
As a multiculturalist hub in Asia and due to its proximity with China, Hong Kong faces various challenges when it comes to develop a digital marketing strategy.
New auto sales growth to slow down to 4.3% to 41,000 units
Rising borrowing costs is pushing the brakes on passenger car sales.
Residential projects dominate construction works in 2017
The gross value of home projects rose 1.4% in nominal terms to $66.1b.
Secondary home prices extend steep climb after rising 15.4% in January
Market prices increased for the 15th consecutive month but a slowdown may be looming.
Housing market defies cooling measures amidst aggressive market takeup
Wheelock & Co. sold all 750 apartments amidst a slew of 9,800 applications.
Smart card Octopus' dominance dampens Hong Kong's mobile payments growth
Smaller e-payments players are finding it hard to gain traction against the ubiquitous card.
Hua Medicine targets IPO amidst wider market access for biotech firms
The deal for the Shanghai-based diabetes drug developer could raise as much $300m.
Hong Kong amongst economies most vulnerable to banking crisis
The Asian financial centre has one of the worst credit-to-GDP gaps globally.
Public healthcare system thrives amidst staggering surplus
Recurrent expenditure on healthcare grew by an average of 7% over the past decade.
Chinese fashion retailer GXG mulls $300m Hong Kong IPO
The brand is backed by Louis Vuitton’s private equity firm L Catterton Asia.
HKIA passes IATA's pharma logistics certification
It recognises the airport’s ability to transport fragile pharmaceuticals by air.
Lady boss: Hong Kong trails developed countries in female c-level representation
The number of women on HSI boards rose to 13.8% but Canada and US boards are over 20% female.
The changing landscape of advertising & PR: from intentional innovation to AI-led advancements
The advertising and PR industry is currently undergoing unprecedented change. Great Hong Kong SAR, Mainland Chinese and other Asian brands, as well as overseas brands looking to do business in Asia are thinking differently and approaching challenges differently. One of the primary reasons for this is technology, increases in the value of data, and AI advancements that come from marrying the two. Put down the WeChat session while you read this article!