HKB x Colliers: Hotel sector lags despite tourism surge in Hong Kong
Hong Kong tourism surges in 2024, but the hotel industry lags behind. https://bit.ly/3MXev5u
HKB x Robert Walters: Hongkong faces tech talent shortage amidst skill gaps
67% of employers still struggle to find tech talent despite the larger pool. https://bit.ly/3AREvwo
HKB x Colliers Hong Kong: Highest interest dents Hong Kong real estate sales
Hong Kong’s real estate market is projected to surpass $3.8 trillion this year. https://bit.ly/3TmDvHf
HKB: GBA standard contract simplifies data sharing for Hong Kong businesses
The GBA Standard Contract streamlines cross-border data transfer rules between the nine cities in the Greater Bay Area in China and Hong Kong. Discussing this are James (Yu) Gong, Legal Director, Hong Kong, Bird & Bird and Dora Si, Partner for Intellectual Property Department at Deacons Hong Kong.
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HKB x Colliers: Distressed sales lead Hong Kong Q2 real estate transactions
Hong Kong’s real estate market remains cautious in Q2, with distressed assets driving transactions. Kathy Lee, Head of Research, Colliers Hong Kong shares insights on how these sales are shaping market sentiment and affecting key sectors. https://bit.ly/3SxJPLy
HKB x Robert Walters: HK employers increasingly hiring contract professionals
A recent survey from Robert Walters found that the demand for contract roles in Hong Kong remains strong amidst the challenging climate. Matthew Sullivan, Senior Manager of Financial Services – Contracting Division tackles the findings of the survey. https://bit.ly/3Sdrxis
HKB x BDO: Hong Kong patent box incentive boosts R&D investments
Hong Kong’s new patent box tax incentive offers a 5% tax rate for IP income, which can boost R&D-focused businesses. Carol Lam, Director, Head of Tax, BDO discusses this new incentive. https://bit.ly/3VREtM0
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Even with the decoupling from China, Asia-Pacific is still one of the top regions considered for relocating offshore production sites according to Françoise Huang, Senior Economist for Asia Pacific, Allianz Trade Asia Pacific. https://bit.ly/4eIGzGx
HKB x CBRE: Hong Kong LTV relaxation boosts seller confidence
Relaxed loan-to-value [LTV] ratios for commercial real estate have boosted sellers' confidence, reducing distressed opportunities in Hong Kong. Reeves Yan, Head of Capital Markets, CBRE Hong Kong discusses this trend. https://bit.ly/4eNNfU2
HKB x Mega Events 2024: Hong Kong gears up for 1.7M expected tourists in mega events
With around 1.7 million tourists expected at Hong Kong’s mega events this year, the tourism industry is gearing up for a big boost in spending. Discussing this topic are:
- Prudence Lai, Research Consultant at Euromonitor International
- Dan Voellm, CEO and founder of AP Hospitality Advisors; and
- Cynthia Ng, Head of Retail Services, Colliers Hong Kong
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HKB x CBRE: Mainland China’s resurgence drives Hong Kong’s recovery
Hong Kong’s economy is still finding its footing, with some growth coming from mainland China’s bounce back, government support, and public investment. Marcos Chan, Executive Director, Head of Research, CBRE Hong Kong sheds light on this topic. https://bit.ly/3ztOQhe
HKB x Colliers: Hong Kong hospitality gears up for mega events
Hong Kong has 210 events in 2024 and Shaman Chellaram from Colliers suggests focusing on the Clockenflap music festival and Hong Kong Fashion Design Week, amongst others. Find out why here https://bit.ly/3VuRwCN
HKB x Colliers HK: Hong Kong office rents drop amidst increased vacancies
The vacancy rate in Hong Kong's office market exceeded 16% in the first quarter, leading to predictions of declining rental rates.Fiona Ngan, Head of Occupier Services at Colliers Hong Kong discusses this trend. https://bit.ly/3UPlIZa
HKB x Tanner De Witt: New law aids HK businesses against mainland infringers
A new legal agreement now allows Hong Kong and Mainland China to enforce each other's court rulings on infringement issues. Douglas Clark, a partner at Tanner De Witt, expounds on this. https://bit.ly/3wdE4e7
HKB x PwC: Hong Kong retail to see 5% YOY increase
There is an anticipated 5% YoY increase in total sales to $428b in HK's retail sector, according to Michael Cheng, Asia Pacific, Mainland China, and Hong Kong Consumer Markets Leader for PwC. https://bitly.ws/3gsuU
HKB x Morgan Lewis: Life sciences industry offers investors high risks and rewards
Asian investors adjust strategies to avoid regulation through licensing and collaborations, not direct investments, says Lesli Ligorner, Partner at Morgan Lewis in Tokyo and China. She is joined by Bill Huang, Managing Associate based in Beijing for this interview. https://bitly.ws/3ghog
HKB x Colliers: Greater Bay Area’s development boosts the city’s competitiveness
HK's investment market could be boosted by anticipated interest rate drops in H2, says Thomas Chak, Co-head of Capital Markets & Investment Services at Colliers HK. https://bitly.ws/3fIKi
HKB x SQM Global Properties: MQDC launches Bangkok’s The Forestias to HK market
A $3.5 billion-dollar landscape set to be Thailand's largest development is scheduled for completion in 2024. Spokespersons for MQDC and SQM properties, provide insights into The Aspen Tree The Forestias project in our interview. https://bit.ly/3P8F2yy
HKB x RSM Singapore: Foreign investments in China down to 18-year low in 2022
Language and communication still remains one of the primary challenges for foreign investment in China. Experts Agnes Cheung, Managing Partner, Tax RSM Hong Kong & Yeo Lee Soon, Director, China Business Advisory tackles this issue in this video: https://bit.ly/3wfQbqobqo
HKB x Tanner De Witt: SFC updates regulatory framework for security token offerings
The SFC now applies a 'same product, same risk, same regulation' approach in its updated framework for STOs. Padraig Walsh, Partner, Tanner De Witt, discusses this new regulation in this video: https://bit.ly/42e5YSF