Several experts say there is no pressing need to begin offering fourth doses, as three offer adequate protection, but others say a fourth shot can better protect vulnerable seniors. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Edge Up At Start Of Trade
Shares ticked slightly higher in the opening minutes of trade in Hong Kong on Tuesday following two days of hefty losses, though traders remain on edge over the Ukraine war. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurant operators think small as they downsize operations to beat Covid-19 slump
Restaurant operators are switching to smaller outlets amid a difficult operating environment, with some of the more resilient ones focusing on takeaway. ( read original story ...)
SFC urges Hong Kong businesses to update continuity plans as mass Covid-19 testing looms in the city
The reminder came as surging cases led to the toughest social distancing curbs yet in the two years since the pandemic hit Hong Kong SFC has reminded member firms to review and update business ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks sink to lowest in 5 years on Ukraine conflict, Covid-19 deaths while China dials down GDP target
The Hang Seng Index loses as many as 1,000 points in the biggest sell-off since July. Geopolitical tensions, record Covid-19 death rate and China’s weaker GDP target are sapping appetite for stocks. ( read original story ...)
One Man’s Loss Is Nissin Foods’ Gain in Hong Kong Outbreak
Key takeaways: Nomura says Nissin Foods is profiting from recent panic buying in Hong Kong, adding it sees more than 30% potential upside to its stock The instant noodle maker ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is missing the chance to unlock underperforming real estate’s value
Widespread disruption in Hong Kong's property market has created opportunities to repurpose hotel assets and older industrial buildings The government needs to do more to help encourage property ... ( read original story ...)
IWD special: Golin Hong Kong vice president Carol Yeung
"Regardless of age, marital status and appearance, women in the professional world should be assessed equally with men on their ability and performance." ... ( read original story ...)
Bankers Are Abandoning Hong Kong as Beijing and Covid Remake the City
In Hong Kong’s affluent Mid-levels, in the subtropical foothills of Victoria Peak, the talk today among well-heeled expatriates inevitably turns to one subject: Who will be the next to leave. Down the ... ( read original story ...)
This company offers new hires 2 weeks of paid leave before they start. It then makes them book 5 consecutive days vacation twice a year.
Giving employees time to refresh is important because many can't afford to take time off between jobs, said SevenRooms' head of people, Paul McCarthy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ has surprised and derailed
Readers discuss the state of Hong Kong's political system, a law concerning marriage and family, and acceptance of the LGBT communities in sports Feel strongly about these letters, or any other ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mortuaries deploy mobile fridges amid surge in COVID deaths
Mortuaries in Hong Kong have deployed mobile refrigeration units to store bodies amid a surge in COVID-19 deaths in the city. Hong Kong had a capacity to store 1,350 bodies at the start of March, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Retail Slows to 6-Month Low as ‘Immense’ Stress Looms
The current outbreak has already caused substantial damage to the retail sector. A major drug retailer said this week it will close 53 stores across Hong Kong due to the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly two-fifths of Hong Kong companies report adverse effects of emigration wave, commerce chamber survey finds
A survey by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce found about 38 per cent of respondents reported “medium” to “very high” effect from talent departure. ( read original story ...)