More than a third of technology companies globally plan to expand and grow in 2021 and they’re hungry for business school talent. Find out how an MBA can accelerate your career in tech ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to start Covid-19 vaccination drive on Feb 26
The Sinovac jabs will be available in 5 community vaccination centres and 18 public general outpatient clinics for priority groups.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jobless rate worsens to 7 per cent in January as coronavirus fourth wave takes toll
Labour chief Law Chi-kwong blames the worsening labour market on the outbreak of the fourth wave of coronavirus infections that started in November. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s historic businesses face an uncertain future
From the moment that a business traveller lands at Hong Kong International Airport, perhaps on Cathay Pacific flight CX252 from Heathrow, she becomes — by history and by choice — a captive of two ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s Ocean Park gets ‘dozens’ of inquiries for planned makeover, as it reopens
Outdoor activity operators among the businesses inquiring about working with the resort as part of its major proposed revamp. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sees Feb. 26 start for roll-out of China’s Sinovac vaccine
Hong Kong's government said it expected to receive a million doses of China's Sinovac vaccine by Friday, with vaccinations expected to start on Feb. 26. ( read original story ...)
U.K. Points to Political Risk in New Hong Kong Business Guidance
The U.K. highlighted increasing political risks in its latest guidance on conducting business in Hong Kong, pointedly dropping references to relations with its former colony as “positive” and ... ( read original story ...)
Are Hong Kong’s restaurants ready for eased Covid-19 curbs? 100,000 staff to be tested, operators see app rule as recipe for conflict
Cap on patrons per table to be relaxed from two to four, with dine-in services allowed until 10pm from Thursday, but some operators say new app rule is a recipe for conflict. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cell-based protein start-up Avant extends reach from faux meat to US$52.5 billion global anti-ageing products market
Avant Meats, Hong Kong’s first cell-based protein start-up, is using its cell culture biotechnology to make inroads into the anti-ageing product market. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businesses gear up for reopening
Testing centres in Hong Kong are running at full steam as businesses gear up for reopening and workers rush to get themselves tested for Covid-19 ahead of restrictions easing from tomorrow.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
JD.com to Spin Off Logistics Unit via Hong Kong Listing
The announcement comes less than three months after the company's healthcare subsidiary was very successfully floated on the Asian exchange. ( read original story ...)
McKinsey agrees to pay nearly $600M over opioid crisis
The global consulting firm McKinsey & Company agreed to pay nearly $600 million for its role in advising businesses on how to sell more prescription opioid painkillers amid a nationwide ... ( read original story ...)
Turbulent times fail to temper hopes of Hong Kong social entrepreneurs
Social unrest and Covid-19 have interrupted Hong Kong’s strong upward trend in the formation of new social enterprises, new research suggests – but experts believe that with the right support the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to spend HK$20 million on push to promote local tourism as social-distancing rules are relaxed, industry insiders say
The Hong Kong Tourism Board says it is planning a fresh round of promotions for when bans on local tours are finally lifted. ( read original story ...)