Recent setbacks raise doubt about how quickly businesses can respond to customers who seem intent on spending freely. ( read original story ...)
Chinese companies using majority of African workers in Africa
The report, citing a number of scholars' research and consultancy's survey, showed Chinese companies involved in Africa's infrastructure projects hire more African workers than Chinese expatriates. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Olympic Committee vice-president appeals to government to help ‘kick-start’ sport again
Hong Kong Olympic Committee vice-president Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, who spoke at a InspiringHK Sports Foundation press conference, says he hopes people return to sport and physical activity. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat from three-week high as strong China data heightens policy tightening concerns
Hong Kong stocks drop in early trading after a government report shows China’s factory-gate prices rose in March at the fastest pace in two years, stoking policy-tightening concerns. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: China’s Didi picks Goldman, Morgan Stanley for mega U.S. IPO – sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's top ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing has mandated Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to lead its blockbuster IPO and plans to file confidentially for the New York float this ... ( read original story ...)
Some Hong Kong lawmakers criticise plans to mask company directors’ data
Several Hong Kong lawmakers on Friday raised concerns that proposals to restrict public access to information about directors of companies could make it harder for trade unions, journalists and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Defends Plan To Reduce Corporate Database Transparency
A Hong Kong official on Friday defended plans to curb public access to company searches, a move transparency and media advocates have warned will hamper the exposure of shady corporate dealings. The ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese billionaire family quietly expanding empire in Hong Kong
The government in Beijing will welcome more Chinese firms expanding in Hong Kong to boost business sentiment and create job opportunities, according to Mr Gary Ng, an economist at Natixis. "They will ... ( read original story ...)
Jan Jansen Appointed General Manager at Conrad Hong Kong
and his enthusiasm will continue to preserve hotel's prestigious title as one of the luxury hotels in Hong Kong. Born in Netherlands, Jansen holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration at ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Revises Outlook on DBS Hong Kong’s IDR to Stable; Affirms ‘AA-‘ Rating
Fitch Ratings - Hong Kong - 09 Apr 2021: Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (DBSHK) to Stable from Negative and affirmed its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ... ( read original story ...)
China blasts UK for granting asylum to Hong Kong activist Nathan Law
Chinese authorities have accused the UK of sheltering a “criminal suspect” after it granted asylum to Hong Kong activist and former politician Nathan Law. Law, who fled Hong Kong in 2020, said on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends its order of AstraZeneca jabs
Hong Kong on Friday confirmed it has requested AstraZeneca suspend delivery of its Covid-19 vaccine amid fears of severe side effects and concerns over its efficacy against new variants of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government to delay imports of AstraZeneca vaccine amid safety concerns
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong said on Friday it will delay shipments of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine this year amid mounting concerns over possible links between the shot and very rare cases of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government says it will delay receiving AstraZeneca vaccine
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong said on Friday it will not receive any supplies of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine this year amid mounting safety concerns over the vaccine. Health Secretary Sophia Chan ... ( read original story ...)