The tech sector is one of the most dynamic and innovative segments of the economy, driving growth and transformation across various industries. Technology companies need specialized real estate to support their operations, such as data centers, logistics facilities, and cell towers. These properties are often owned and managed by real estate investment trusts (REITs), which offer investors exposure to the tech sector while providing steady income and diversification. REITs are…

Survey Shows Declining Optimism and Investment A survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai) revealed that American companies operating in China view tensions with Washington over technology, trade and other issues as a major hindrance for their businesses there. The survey, which was released on Tuesday, showed a continued downgrading of China’s importance as an overseas destination for investment, even though two-thirds of the 325…

The rise of the side hustle generation More and more young Australians are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit and starting their own businesses, according to a new study. The 2022 ‘Future of Work’ report by GoDaddy, a web hosting company, revealed that 25 per cent of Gen Z Aussies – those aged between 18 to 26 – are running a side hustle this year. This is a 100 per cent increase…

The government has been accused of relying on a stealth tax from hardworking business motorists who use their own vehicles for work purposes. The approved reimbursement rates, which are the maximum amount an employer can pay an employee for each business mile travelled without creating tax or national insurance issues, have not been updated since 2011/12. This means that many employees are effectively subsidising their employers by bearing some of…