TAIPEI — In recent years, government and non-governmental organizations have been advocating for reducing the use of plastic waste. But have you ever thought that high-tech plastic bags that can ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, people are buying newspapers to look at the ads
The revival of print advertising in a newspaper under assault by the government is the latest twist in Hong Kong's ever-evolving protest tactics. ( read original story ...)
Nongfu Spring made ‘one of the hottest’ IPO debuts ever in Hong Kong’s stock market history
Nongfu Spring's "overwhelming reception" has been "simply crazy," says Dickie Wong of Kingston Securities, who adds that nearly 1 in 10 Hong Kongers participated in the Chinese firm's initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong’s retail landlords weather soaring vacancy rates by running their own shops in their own buildings?
Rather than leave their properties standing idle, some retail landlords are launching brand new business ventures to fill the vacant space. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China stocks are dragged down by tech declines after semiconductor firm SMIC plunges on US ban threat
The Hong Kong and China stock markets were dragged down by technology stocks on Monday, with top Chinese semiconductor producer SMIC falling by as much as 23 per cent after the Trump administration ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong racing stock market: who’s hot, who’s not and who’s emerging from the pack?
While global uncertainty continues, Hong Kong racing has managed to forge ahead mostly unscathed. Season 2020-21 sees old faces in David Hayes and Alexis Badel return to the fold, adding intrigue to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland marginally lower amid improved China trade data, tech declines led by SMIC
The Hong Kong and China markets were trending lower after the lunch break on Monday, having spent the morning see-sawing on improved trade data out of the mainland and a decline in technology stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks, unloved in 2020, have new admirers among most-accurate forecasters amid Hang Seng Index rebalancing
Hong Kong stocks have trailed their mainland counterparts by the widest margin in more than four years this year. For some of the most accurate stock forecasters, the tide may be about to reverse. ( read original story ...)
How China’s Top Broker Tamed the ‘Insane Asylum’ of Hong Kong Finance
Chinese investment bank Citic Securities is remaking Hong Kong brokerage CLSA in its own image, in a microcosm of how the Asian financial hub is changing. ( read original story ...)
With Shenzhen poised in the wings, is Hong Kong’s time in the sun over after protests, Covid-19 pandemic and US-China row?
Hong Kong’s premier position has weakened in the past year as it was rocked by months-long civil unrest and hit by economic recession amid pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activists Call for ‘Mulan’ Boycott
Activists are calling for a boycott of Disney’s live-action "Mulan" remake, citing a social media post from the lead actress in support of Hong Kong police. Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tycoons, Banks Claimed Millions in Virus Subsidies
Hong Kong’s property tycoons and global firms ... “The Employment Support Scheme has enabled us to ensure that our staff across the business, including professional, business support and ... ( read original story ...)
With Shenzhen poised in the wings, is Hong Kong’s time in the sun over after protests, Covid-19 and US-China row?
Hong Kong’s premier position has weakened in the past year as it was rocked by months-long civil unrest and hit by economic recession amid pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May Take Further Damage On Monday
The Hong Kong stock market has closed lower in three straight sessions, sinking almost 500 points or 2 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)