Hong Kong

Meet Valoot and its mission to democratise FX payments

This start up helps consumers to lock in competitive FX rates for their purchases abroad.

Hong Kong's RMB deposits up 0.2%

Overall foreign-currency deposits inched up 0.4%.

Government surplus hit $40.1b in June

Expenditure reached $40.6b during the month.

Mortgage loans up 5.6% to $44b

Primary market transactions rose 19.2%.

Hong Kong recruits more part-time doctors amidst manpower shortage

Over 300 doctors are now part-timers at public hospitals.

MullenLowe Profero bags Advertising award at the 2017 Hong Kong Business International Business Awards

The firm was recognised for its work on The Peninsula Hotels’ Festive Campaign.

Exchange Fund gains $126.5b in 1H17

Total assets now stand at $3.9t.

Hong Kong's total exports up 11.1%

Whilts goods imports rose 10.4%.

64% of MNCs mull over using co-working spaces

Potential cost savings pushed them to rethink their working spaces.

Hong Kong Business Awards 2017 honours 26 outstanding firms

Almost 100 executives attended the awarding ceremony on 25 July.

63% of Hong Kong firms adjusted hiring processes for millennials

Some firms have tailored development programs to attract them.

The Panda Hotel: Unique and memorable stays in Hong Kong that go beyond the usual

Some hotels offer excellent service – Panda Hotel aims to offer that, and more.

Demand for co-working office space in Hong Kong on the rise

Larger companies are maximising the flexibility of these spaces.