The co-founders of Hong Kong-based shoe retailer Sneaker Surge had two choices amid protests and Covid-19 - shut down or go online. They chose the latter Business is booming, with company growth of ... ( read original story ...)
How this perfume start-up grew its international presence, without setting up stores overseas
Maison 21G’s bespoke perfumes have a global reach, while its customers enjoy a delivery experience in keeping with the brand’s luxury ethos. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s waste problem is becoming a crisis after decades of government foot-dragging
Landfills close to full, a government dragging its feet, and the public’s indifference about recycling or sustainability leaves the city under growing pressure to implement solutions. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus fitness boom: more new gyms as Hong Kong retail rentals slide, with sharp rise in 24-hour centres
The Covid-19 pandemic forced 151 gyms in Hong Kong to close last year, but 365 opened, with operators taking advantage of cheaper rents and catering to a surge in fitness enthusiasts in the city. A ... ( read original story ...)
Why Asia must reject the Western economic model, and Amazon’s ‘broken system’ – a sustainability leader speaks
Chandran Nair, founder of Hong Kong think tank the Global Institute For Tomorrow, opened the first environmental consulting firms in a number of Asian countries He tells Kate Whitehead Asia needs to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong buyers of NFTs are ripe targets for hackers, scammers amid growing popularity of crypto projects, dearth of regulation
The past year saw an international boom in NFTs, the total value of which exceeded US$40 billion, but criminal activity has also increased in this sector. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong school closure: zero-Covid goal is not worth the damage to children’s learning and long-term economic growth
A McKinsey study of US students ... learning to live with the virus and prioritise learning will fare better. Hong Kong ought to be in the latter category by any rational measure, including ... ( read original story ...)
With Hong Kong’s future as Asia’s leading business hub at stake, where’s the Covid-19 rescue plan?
The travel and tourism sector is bleeding worldwide, but as a home for global business, Hong Kong has been hit especially hard Given the gravity of the challenges, it is counterproductive for our ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: struggling Hong Kong firms left ‘speechless’ by ‘peanuts’ HK$3.5 billion aid package
Industry players say subsidies insufficient to cover losses and operational costs, hope for curbs to be lifted as soon as possible Extended social distancing rules mean business will miss out on ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean Hackers Stole Millions from Cryptocurrency Startups Worldwide
North Korean hackers have stolen millions of dollars worth of digital assets from companies worldwide working with cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurant owner says sales will keep dropping due to Covid restrictions
Restaurant chain Pirata Group CEO Manuel Palacio says Hong Kong's recent Covid restrictions measures are having a "brutal" impact on the business, but he is focusing on the long-term prospects. ( read original story ...)
Is There Any Hope Left for Hong Kong’s Fearless Cinema?
Once upon a time, Hong Kong cinema was free and thriving. This resulted in many terrible films, but fast productions and faster box office allowed many filmmakers to do whatever they pleased, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief urged to roll out fresh round of consumption vouchers to ease pressure on economy, labour market
Lawmakers say scheme was successful in boosting local consumption, call on Financial Secretary Paul Chan to hand out more vouchers of up to HK$10,000 each to eligible residents Finance chief also ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 restrictions extended in Hong Kong until third day of Chinese New Year
Move comes as the city grapples with an uptick in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, many linked to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)