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High demand for engineers amidst key infra projects and Smart City transition

It’s a good time to be an electrical, mechanical, structural and building services engineer.

High demand for engineers amidst key infra projects and Smart City transition

It’s a good time to be an electrical, mechanical, structural and building services engineer.

What tax measures can the government roll out to boost sustainable development?

Waiving first-time registration tax for e-vehicles may be a good idea, said EY.

Hong Kong stocks rally 2.1% following massive selloff loss

Technology and property companies led the charge.

Mortgage registration cases hit 7,612 in January

HSBC ate up almost a fourth of market share after snapping over 1800 deals.

Housing frenzy to moderate in 2018 amidst growing supply

Sales will remain muted whilst secondary home prices is poised to slow this year.

Salary and career progression are equally important to jobseekers

Almost half (43%) consider it as top factors when considering a job offer.

Hong Kong dominates APAC commercial property investment market

It broke Tokyo’s ten-year streak after snapping $20.91m in sales volume.

Life insurance poised to drive hiring activity in 2018

Business development specialists are also needed in the bancassurance channel.

Are old economy stocks making a comeback in 2018?

The coal and cement industries are faring better following decapacity processes.

More sales jobs up for grabs in Hong Kong's life sciences sector

Salaries are also set to rise amidst stronger industry demand.

More compliance jobs open as Hong Kong banks set to lead Basel regulations in 2018

Those with AML and KYC skills are poised to be the most sought-after.

Can the Year of the Dog lift struggling Hong Kong stocks?

The HSI has moved at least 30% up or down during the canine Chinese zodiac.

Hong Kong dollar's resilience is pegged to positive investor sentiment

Only a massive and sudden capital outflow can break the currency board’s strength.

SFC warns crypto exchanges against unlicensed trading of securities

The authority notes that ICOs are usually structured to escape regulatory scrutiny.

Is it high time to waive stamp duty for first-time home buyers?

Some buyers may not be able to pay the upfront cash burden, said EY in its budget wishlist.

Office investment volume balloons 408% to $53b in Q4

Total spending by Mainland investors hit $24.9b as they aggresively snapped up office deals.

Onshore selloff leaves Hong Kong markets in shambles with $475m loss

The two major equity indexes HSCEI and HSI plunged 9.9% and 13% respectively.