Business performance, pay adjustments offered by competitors/other companies in the market, and employees’ individual performance are three major factors that companies took into account in pay ... ( read original story ...)
Currency/China ADR Weakness As Hong Kong Sees Massive Buying From Mainland Investors
BEKE’s 1-year average volume is almost 14mm shares, so this was a significant sale leading to speculation that an asset manager was forced to sell or have redemptions leading to potential future sales ... ( read original story ...)
The great Hong Kong hustle is why I came – and why it’s still the choice for me
My father left Hong Kong when he was 21 for a better life in Canada. Ironically, when I turned 21, I left Canada for a better life in Hong Kong. I love telling that story as it showcases the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong May Let Bankers Who Get Covid Exit on Private Jets
Hong Kong is considering concessions including allowing attendees to leave the city via private jet should they test positive for Covid. ( read original story ...)
Brain drain solution is staring Hong Kong in face
Solving Hong Kong's brain drain problem need not be complicated. Leader John Lee hopes lower property taxes and a new visa scheme will persuade foreign talent not to move to destinations like ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s 2022 Policy Address: Key takeaways business and HR leaders should know
The Government is expected to implement an array of new initiatives targeted at "competing for enterprises" and "competing for talents". Here are some policy highlights for businesses and HR leaders. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong May Let VIP Bankers Who Get Covid Exit on Private Jets
Hong Kong is unlikely to make any major changes to Covid restrictions for inbound travelers before a banking summit next month, but is considering concessions including allowing attendees to leave the ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee’s policy statement promises could start exciting ‘new chapter’ for Hong Kong, but can he deliver?
Chief executive faces tough task of repairing city’s reputation but developments rather than words will be ultimate deciding factor ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese battery startup Hithium raises $278m to boost output
Chinese battery startup Hithium has raised over 2 billion yuan ($278 million) in a Series B funding round led by ABC International, the investment banking unit of the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong launches $3.8bn package to lure back international business
Hong Kong has launched a HK$30bn (US$3.8bn) fund alongside a package of measures to attract international businesses back to the city after strict coronavirus pandemic controls and a security ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong start-up Lane-Eight is changing the sneaker game with its one-shoe-fits-all design
Growing up around the world and spending their formative high school years in Hong Kong, they live the busy, jet-setting life that quite naturally takes all over the place. Between team sports and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong To ‘Trawl World For Talent’ In Reboot Attempt
"Apart from actively nurturing and retaining local talent, the government will proactively trawl the world for talent." Hong Kong has undergone its most tumultuous period since the city's 1997 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Will ‘Trawl The World For Talent’: Leader
Hong Kong's new leader unveiled plans to resuscitate the business hub's fortunes on Wednesday, hoping to lure international expertise back to a city that has seen an exodus of talent and is mired in ... ( read original story ...)
Small Hong Kong businesses affected by redevelopment plans call for clearer conservation blueprint
Among the decades-old businesses that have been affected in one way or another by the Northern Metropolis project are a sawmill, an oyster farm and a soy sauce factory. ( read original story ...)