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Demand from Europe has been a let-down.

It's 4 weeks until Christmas and retail is about to become more serious business than ever. Much of our shopping this year will be done online, be strongly influenced by digital or supported with a digital element here in Hong Kong.

Why is there a lack of confidence?.

Hong Kong is abuzz with all things social enterprise. This month we have seen the Social Enterprise Summit (now in its seventh year), UnLTD's Hong Kong Jam, and CityU's Project Flame Symposium bring together the latest ideas with the budding social entrepreneurs of the future.

Identity (ID) theft and fraud are on the rise in Hong Kong. The recent news, reported by a local newspaper, about the gentleman whose identity had been stolen to apply for a loan of HK$ 300,000 from a major local bank has brought the issue to the forefront.

Is it a positive development or not?.

As one of the best places to do business in the world, Hong Kong is a paradise for buyers and sellers, producers and consumers. In general, Hong Kong customers are smart, savvy and know how to shop, and they instinctually know what good – and bad – customer experiences feel like.

Find out who can make the cut.

Hong Kong and Singapore are highly targeted.

Hint: It's not all about the gateways.

While Singapore makes a beautiful rebound.

It's for SH-HK Stock Connect opportunities.

Are younger talents being elbowed aside?.

If Hong Kong is to remain competitive in the global economy it must find a balance between embracing its ageing workforce and continuing to develop new entrants to the labour market.

Fraud among companies operating in Hong Kong is prevalent, like it is in many cities across the Asia region, but unfortunately it can seem rife in Asia's world city given the jurisdiction's strong connection to businesses in mainland China.