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Hong Kong ranks third in prioritising further investment
Hong Kong ranks third in prioritising further investment
They also prefer to invest rather than save.
Kowloon office already 70% leased even before April opening
Rents are $85/sqf monthly but early bird tenants received discounts.
Imports up 7.9% to $378.7b in October
However, a $44b trade deficit was also recorded this month.
Hong Kong offices still the priciest in the world
They cost $87.86 per square meter.
6 in 10 professionals admit Mainland China is Hong Kong's strongest competitor
Singapore previously occupied the spot as chief rival.
Hong Kong's tax payment system is one of Asia Pacific's most efficient
It only takes 3 days to file tax requirements.
Exports up 6.7% to $334.7b in October
The Indian export market registered the largest increase.
Home prices may rise by 10% in 2018
Hong Kong’s property bubble is unlikely to burst anytime soon.
HKIA passenger traffic up 7.3% to 6.16m in October
Transit passengers contributed the most to traffic.
3 in 10 CEOs opt to passively deal with job automation
They prefer to deal with the risks as they come.
9 in 10 employees feel obligated to upgrade skills
Women take more initiative in learning to upgrade their skillset.
Restaurant receipts and purchases up 5.1% in Q3
Positive consumer sentiment buoyed sales.
Private housing supply to rise to 22,000 units per year
However, it is unlikely to cool down the heated housing market.
HR professionals to expect 10% salary raise
Startups generate demand for HR jobs as their businesses scale.
9 in 10 employees say learning on their own is key to remain competitive
Half of them have taken a curriculum course in the past year.
IT banking professionals to expect 20% pay rise
Programming skills remain highly sought after across industries.
Property prices to rise next year
Media and tech are the big new tenants.