The airline will not use the A380, which can seat 441 passengers, as both the Hong Kong governments are taking a conservative approach. ( read original story ...)
Asian ESG wave gathers pace as consumers and start-ups buy in
South Korea example shows ‘patient capital’ is needed as coronavirus stimulus funnels cash into eco-friendly businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong NGO gets rustic site in New Territories to build 100 temporary homes for families facing hard times
New Territories to help families temporarily facing hard times to pick themselves up. Light Village, next to Tin Shui Wai MTR station, will provide temporary homes for more than 300 people and is ... ( read original story ...)
375% Return on One Startup to Help SoftBank Get Past WeWork
As Softbank Group Corp. tries to rebuild its reputation as a startup investor, the Japanese conglomerate will be able to point to several recent successes, including an obscure Chinese property ... ( read original story ...)
From ‘favourite’ to ‘spoiled child’ – what’s next for Hong Kong?
As Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s trip to Beijing showed, the days of receiving preferential treatment are over. The city will have to rebuild its ‘can do’ spirit and leverage its role in the Greater ... ( read original story ...)
American business community in Hong Kong expects ‘more comfortable’ conditions under Biden presidency
While many see the Democratic president-elect as a more ‘stable’ option than Donald Trump, the US’ relationship with China is not likely to change much. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong experiences warmest ever start to winter, but dangerous pollution levels have officials warning people to stay indoors
Hong Kong experienced its warmest ever start to winter on Saturday, but dangerously high levels of pollution forced the city’s environmental watchdog to warn children, the elderly, and people with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong radio broadcasters to begin playing national anthem every morning in compliance with new law
The radio stations are expected to begin playing the song before their 8am newscasts sometime in mid-November. ( read original story ...)
PAG CEO Weijian Shan Shares Global Perspective on U.S., China Response to COVID-19 and Economic Recovery
Economist and author Weijian Shan examined the U.S. and China's responses to the coronavirus pandemic, and how those have played out in each country's path to economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Startups making meat alternatives are gaining traction worldwide
New partnerships with global chains like McDonald’s in Hong Kong, the launch of test kitchens in Israel and new financing rounds for startups in Sydney and Singapore point to abounding ... ( read original story ...)
HKSTP’s First-Ever Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 Opens New Investment and Partnership Opportunities for Global Startups
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held its annual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 (EPiC) virtually for the first time to unveil new and exciting pitching, investment and ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Rival to ByteDance Plans Multibillion-Dollar IPO in Hong Kong
The pipeline of Chinese technology startups planning to go public is moving along despite the sudden suspension of Ant Group’s blockbuster listings. ( read original story ...)
As China Casts a Pall Over Hong Kong, Some See Opportunity
Boosters of growing ties with the mainland see greater business potential. But as the delayed Ant Group I.P.O. shows, peril comes with that promise. ( read original story ...)
Evergrande Service Unit to Seek Approval for $2 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Evergrande Property Services Group Ltd. is planning to seek listing approval as soon as next week for its Hong Kong initial public offering, which could raise at least $2 billion, according to people ... ( read original story ...)