Hong Kong

New tech listings failed to buoy Hong Kong's IPO market to top spot

Total proceeds are forecasted at $130b, its lowest since 2012.

New tech listings failed to buoy Hong Kong's IPO market to top spot

Total proceeds are forecasted at $130b, its lowest since 2012.

7 in 10 workers interested in using AI for mundane tasks

Compared to other Greater China regions, Hong Kongers are more optimistic about the developing technology.

FamilyMart mulls sale of Hong Kong business

According to insider sources, it seeks to fetch US$100m from the disposal.

Foreign currency reserves hit US$422.1 in November

The reserve assets represent more than seven times the currency in circulation.

Converting properties to co-living spaces can push rental yields up by 12.1%

Students and young professionals are seen to be the most receptive to the co-living scheme.

Check out what employers will be looking for in 2018

Those with solid multi-language skills have an edge over competitors.

Kowloon Tong site to be up for public tender

It will be developed into private residential units.

Hiring demand for contractual consultants to rise in 2018

The insurance industry in particular is hiring one-year contractor positions.

Retail sector recovers slightly as rents in core areas stabilise

Higher tourist arrivals contributed to the gradual normalisation.

Smart City Digital Hub launched

It aims to accelerate the development of smart city solutions.

Half of workers want private office space to perform efficiently

They believe it is more important than available office technology and workplace perks.

Expect Mainland China to buoy the banking sector next year

As such, more companies are seeking professionals fluent in Mandarin.

Hong Kong boosts IP regime in bid to become Asia's IP trading hub

An original grant patent system is in the pipeline to support novel IT ideas.

Chinese banks buoy Central's office market in 2017

They accounted for half of 2017's new lettings.

Hong Kong inks fintech deal with Dubai

It aims to facilitate financial innovation between the two markets.