Singapore’s office rents have a long way to go before matching Hong Kong’s, even after half a dozen of mainland China’s largest technology behemoths piled into the city state in recent months to set ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Countries to Start a Business
The average number of days to start a business in New Zealand, for example, was just half a day, while in Georgia it was one day, and in Singapore, Hong Kong and Canada it was 1.5 days. In some of the ... ( read original story ...)
Jackpot: Ten New Billionaires From IPOs In 2021
Despite the SPAC boom, far more entrepreneurs became billionaires this year through a good old-fashioned traditional IPO. ( read original story ...)
Namibia: State House Grilling Today for Vilho Over Hong Kong Account
"In light of current revelations about the minister of defence and veteran affairs, Hafeni Vilho, holding an undeclared bank account in Hong Kong with HSBC, allegedly linked to illicit proceeds ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong urged to exercise caution over easing quarantine rules amid imported cases trend
Hong Kong authorities should adopt a cautious approach to shortening Covid-19 quarantine periods for travellers returning from low-risk countries given the number of imported cases being recorded in ... ( read original story ...)
State House grilling today for Vilho over Hong Kong account
“In light of current revelations about the minister of defence and veteran affairs, Hafeni Vilho, holding an undeclared bank account in Hong Kong with HSBC, allegedly linked to illicit proceeds, ... ( read original story ...)
Webinar On Hong Kong Open-Ended Fund Companies Hosted By HSBC.
b. the legislative process to allow foreign investment funds to re-domicile to Hong Kong as an OFC is underway; c. an OFC may be distributed in the Greater Bay Area via the Wealth Management Connect; ... ( read original story ...)
‘Financial freedom’ costs US$4 million in Hong Kong, second only to London, data from property portal Juwai shows
The ability to retire comfortably and maintain an enviable lifestyle requires US$4.57 million in London and US$3.5 million in Shanghai, with Hong Kong in between, according to data compiled by ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong property market continues to entice investors despite yield compression
Investors have continued to pour money into Hong Kong’s real estate market even though the potential rental yield is lower than in other regional markets. Buyers have accepted yield compression by ... ( read original story ...)
A Week In Hong Kong On A $225,600 Joint Income
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Customs Impounds 300 Crypto Mining GPUs from Smugglers
An intelligence-led anti-smuggling operation by the Hong Kong customs last Friday, April 2, has led to the interception of illegal crypto miners. The officials seized [...] ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property start-ups seek capital boost in anticipation of post-Covid-19 market rebound
Last year, theDesk entered into a profit-sharing agreement with Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong, part of the Shangri-la hotel group, to occupy 6,600 square feet of space to cater to business travellers and ... ( read original story ...)
Storm over M+ museum: Is Beijing targeting Hong Kong art scene, or is it just politicians looking to score points?
Critics have attacked landmark museum for years, but national security law is their new weapon. Observers disagree over Beijing’s hand in criticism of art works that ‘spread hatred towards China’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy: Beijing will struggle to make proud, feisty city bend its knee
Another way of looking at it is to just stay out of politics and the ways of government and get on with your business. That would be fine were it not for the fact that this is not how I, or several ... ( read original story ...)