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Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard 16, which involves accounting for leases, could have a radical impact on the financial reports and operations of companies across the SAR
Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard 16, which involves accounting for leases, could have a radical impact on the financial reports and operations of companies across the SAR
The centre is commemorating the milestone with Great Music 2019, three concerts showcasing performances by some of the world’s most talented musicians
The centre is commemorating the milestone with Great Music 2019, three concerts showcasing performances by some of the world’s most talented musicians
Recognised globally as a technology powerhouse, Germany is especially equipped in optoelectronics with centuries-old mastery and a strong research and development ecosystem.
Recognised globally as a technology powerhouse, Germany is especially equipped in optoelectronics with centuries-old mastery and a strong research and development ecosystem.
With 242 galleries and 21 new global participants, this year’s fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre paints a diverse picture.
With 242 galleries and 21 new global participants, this year’s fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre paints a diverse picture.
With many of the world’s biggest steel manufacturers located across Asia, MTAG Switzerland – the global market leader in the field of vacuum steel degassing plants with dry mechanical pumps – is placing its stakes firmly in the region.
With many of the world’s biggest steel manufacturers located across Asia, MTAG Switzerland – the global market leader in the field of vacuum steel degassing plants with dry mechanical pumps – is placing its stakes firmly in the region.
The smallest of the four main islands that make up Japan, Shikoku is less visited compared to other parts of the country despite its mild climate, natural scenery, historical places and traditional festivals.
The smallest of the four main islands that make up Japan, Shikoku is less visited compared to other parts of the country despite its mild climate, natural scenery, historical places and traditional festivals.
Driven by the proliferation of digital technologies and social media channels in many sectors, the career prospects for students taking taught postgraduate programmes at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) School of Communication look decidedly bright.
Driven by the proliferation of digital technologies and social media channels in many sectors, the career prospects for students taking taught postgraduate programmes at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) School of Communication look decidedly bright.
E-commerce is the name of the game in Asia and Thailand is leading the way with mobiledriven offerings, but desktop usage remains surprisingly relevant for certain types of purchases.
E-commerce is the name of the game in Asia and Thailand is leading the way with mobiledriven offerings, but desktop usage remains surprisingly relevant for certain types of purchases.
There may be a few jitters in Hong Kong about the possible fallout from international trade tensions, but one generally reliable measure of economic health – the serviced apartment market – suggests no cause for undue concern.
There may be a few jitters in Hong Kong about the possible fallout from international trade tensions, but one generally reliable measure of economic health – the serviced apartment market – suggests no cause for undue concern.
Once shunned by global hotel groups, Taiwan has seen international hotels returning in recent years. Five are expected to open in the second half of this year in the Taipei metropolitan area. These include Four Points by Sheraton, and Renaissance under Marriott International, as well as the Hilton, which returns after an absence of 15 years with two properties. IHG's first hotel under the luxury Kimpton brand will also open.
Once shunned by global hotel groups, Taiwan has seen international hotels returning in recent years. Five are expected to open in the second half of this year in the Taipei metropolitan area. These include Four Points by Sheraton, and Renaissance under Marriott International, as well as the Hilton, which returns after an absence of 15 years with two properties. IHG's first hotel under the luxury Kimpton brand will also open.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei average soared to its highest level in almost 27 years on October 1, the stock exchange buoyed by an array of positive economic news for a nation that has for too long been in the shadow of the “lost years” after its asset-inflated bubble burst in the early 1990s.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei average soared to its highest level in almost 27 years on October 1, the stock exchange buoyed by an array of positive economic news for a nation that has for too long been in the shadow of the “lost years” after its asset-inflated bubble burst in the early 1990s.
Investors are increasingly looking at condominiums in Bangkok, where property rules make purchasing easy, provided there is sufficient cash.
Investors are increasingly looking at condominiums in Bangkok, where property rules make purchasing easy, provided there is sufficient cash.
Bandung is Indonesia's capital of cool. After all, it is set 750 metres above sea level; surrounded by verdant, dormant volcanoes; and dotted about with art-deco buildings that are a legacy of Dutch colonial times. This fascinating destination is also given a certain amount of fizz by the thousands of youngsters who come to study here.
Bandung is Indonesia's capital of cool. After all, it is set 750 metres above sea level; surrounded by verdant, dormant volcanoes; and dotted about with art-deco buildings that are a legacy of Dutch colonial times. This fascinating destination is also given a certain amount of fizz by the thousands of youngsters who come to study here.
Japan in February recorded an eighth consecutive quarter of economic growth – its best performance since the heady days of 1989 and the era of the nation’s economic bubble – although the pace of expansion has been slowing.
Japan in February recorded an eighth consecutive quarter of economic growth – its best performance since the heady days of 1989 and the era of the nation’s economic bubble – although the pace of expansion has been slowing.
Dior celebrates ‘Lady Dior As Seen By’ exhibition with a lavish soiree / Jeff Koons talks art, porn and philosophy / Art Basel week sales boom in the face of global stock-market decline
Dior celebrates ‘Lady Dior As Seen By’ exhibition with a lavish soiree / Jeff Koons talks art, porn and philosophy / Art Basel week sales boom in the face of global stock-market decline
Seoul’s close Southeast Asian ties fired strong economic growth but must focus on South China Sea and Korean Peninsula issues now, says analyst Lee Jae-jyon.
Seoul’s close Southeast Asian ties fired strong economic growth but must focus on South China Sea and Korean Peninsula issues now, says analyst Lee Jae-jyon.
Malaysia's economic outlook is looking brighter with better-than-expected growth figures , providing a boost to Prime Minister Najib Razak ahead of general elections in 2018.
Malaysia's economic outlook is looking brighter with better-than-expected growth figures , providing a boost to Prime Minister Najib Razak ahead of general elections in 2018.
Hong Kong and Canada have maintained strong ties, forged from a history of trade, cultural ties, and the movement of people between the two jurisdictions. Canada has a liberal trade regime, and has no foreign exchange restrictions, with import licences required for a few goods, along with a double taxation agreement between itself and Hong Kong.
Hong Kong and Canada have maintained strong ties, forged from a history of trade, cultural ties, and the movement of people between the two jurisdictions. Canada has a liberal trade regime, and has no foreign exchange restrictions, with import licences required for a few goods, along with a double taxation agreement between itself and Hong Kong.