Commercial landlords in Hong Kong, who own some of the world’s most expensive offices, are doubling or tripling the money that tenants must put down as deposit, as a downturn in business sentiment and ... ( read original story ...)
How to win in Africa (Audio): McKinsey – Acha Leke, Chairman, McKinsey Africa and Georges Desvaux, Managing Partner, Africa & Hong Kong
The right strategy can unlock strong, profitable growth, explain the authors of Africa’s Business Revolution. In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, Simon London speaks with McKinsey senior partners ... ( read original story ...)
Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing
McKinsey, the world's most prestigious consulting firm ... One hour later, it reaches Sydney. Hong Kong and Beijing will enter 2019 after four hours, Moscow after nine, Paris after 11 and London after ... ( read original story ...)
All dressed up and nowhere to go … except to landfills: fast consumer fashion habits add to Hong Kong’s textile waste
according to a McKinsey & Company global report. Meanwhile, items are increasingly made from materials that do not break down naturally, according to Edwin Keh, CEO of the Hong Kong Research Institute ... ( read original story ...)
Will Chinese super apps succeed in the West?
Kevin Wei Wang is senior partner at McKinsey and Company's Hong Kong office and the leader of digital practice for Greater China. Beyond its social features, Wang said WeChat can also facilitate mobil... ( read original story ...)
Oil tanker fire in waters off Hong Kong kills one crew member
An oil tanker caught fire in Hong Kong’s southern waters on Tuesday, killing one crew member while at least 21 were rescued, police said, with witnesses reporting a loud blast that shook windows sever... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s office landlords are lifting the bar on creditworthiness as more commercial tenants walk away from leases
Commercial landlords in Hong Kong, who own some of the world’s most expensive offices, are doubling or tripling the money that tenants must put down as deposit, as a downturn in business sentiment and ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t fosters business ties
Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung: In tandem with these cross-sectoral efforts, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to promote our unique advantages under "one country, t... ( read original story ...)
Are new Hong Kong listing rules really good for investors?
However, investors may have a very different perspective, as shown by your business section article “Hong Kong shares see worst year since 2011” (January 1). The Hong Kong and China markets have been ... ( read original story ...)
Growing a startup in Hong Kong or Singapore – here’s what to know
As the new year emerges, the dragon economy on the doorstep of China is breathing new fire into its innovation and startup sector. Hong Kong, known globally as a financial centre and a tourist destina... ( read original story ...)
Property markets from Hong Kong to Sydney join global slump
Asia is finally succumbing to the global property slowdown that’s jolted homeowners and investors from Vancouver to London, with markets in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia showing fresh signs of so... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gov’t bid to redevelop Fanling course ‘absurd’ says golf alliance convener
Hong Kong business will be harmed if the government takes back Fanling golf course for housing development, said the convener of a group of golf players, calling the proposal “absurd.” A partial devel... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Have Worst Start Since 1995 as China Woes Deepen
This year is looking no kinder to China bulls than 2018. Hong Kong equities suffered their worst first day of trading since 1995, while Chinese stock gauges fell below major support levels, suggesting ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leads Asia markets rout in sour start to 2019
HONG KONG: Asian markets plunged Wednesday, starting the new year by extending a slide that made 2018 the worst in a decade, as fresh data reinforced worries about the stuttering Chinese economy. With ... ( read original story ...)