In their relentless drive to eliminate the coronavirus, authorities in China and Hong Kong have zeroed in on new targets: international mail and hamsters. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s B2B e-commerce startup Dropee scores $7m in Series A funding
Dropee, a Malaysia-based B2B wholesale platform focused on SMEs in Southeast Asia, has announced raising $7 million in Series A funding. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pet shop owners cry foul over Covid-19 hamster cull, say shop closures will hurt business
Angela Chan, vice-president of Hong Kong Pet Trade Association Limited, says the move will immediately hurt the pet trade. ( read original story ...)
More US firms in Hong Kong plan expanding investment: AmCham HK
US businesses in Hong Kong are generally optimistic about the competitive global hub and more plan to expand their investments, said a survey report released Wednesday by the American Chamber of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: are also-rans spoilers or supporting cast to serious contenders in race for top job?
Observers say coming election on March 27 may be about ‘competition without division’, and if so, pro-establishment novices, outliers may be granted entry. ( read original story ...)
GTJAI Hits Record High in its Green Bond Business in 2021 with Total Size Exceeding HK$70 Billion
In 2021, GTJAI maintained its leading position in the Green Bond issuance market among China-based securities firms in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Ascent Partners debuts Doconomy’s award-winning methodology “Åland Index” in Hong Kong and Mainland China
Hence, we are honoured to be the first sustainability advisory firm authorized by Doconomy to introduce the Åland Index to Hong Kong and Mainland China. We believe that this Index can be applied to a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shuts secondary schools over COVID fears
HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Hong Kong will suspend face-to-face ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s crackdown leaves journalists struggling to find jobs
Some have become taxi drivers or food delivery workers, while one person opened a fast food restaurant. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pet owners cry foul over Covid-19 hamster cull, say shop closures will hurt business
The backlash came swiftly after health minister issued an order on Tuesday to euthanize the tiny mammals over fears of animal-to-human Covid-19 transmission Angela Chan, vice-president of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Crackdown Leaves Journalists Hawking Fried Chicken
Pak was a finance reporter for one of Hong Kong’s best-read tabloids. Now, he’s a coffee shop barista in London, after the collapse of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily under a national security ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong uncovers 2 more untraceable cases as quarantine hotel cluster spreads to at least 3 schools
Two unlinked infections involve teenager found to be carrying Delta variant and 79-year-old man who underwent medical tests in hospital last month. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 hamsters after positive tests for coronavirus
Hong Kong has asked pet shops and owners to hand over close to 2,000 hamsters for culling by authorities, after 11 of the small ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s travel curbs biggest challenge to business: AmCham
Survey by American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong finds 60 percent of respondents view curbs as biggest concern. ( read original story ...)