HONG KONG – Y&R Hong Kong has announced the launch of 1-to-1 ... enables Kelvin to uncover different business opportunities in the digital environment. Before joining Y&R, Leung was Head of Partnership Marketing at Compare Asia Group, where he built ... ( read original story ...)
China's economy gains steam; 1Q growth fastest since 2015
HONG KONG -- China's economic recovery is gaining traction, with growth rising to its fastest pace in over a year in January-March. The 6.9 per cent annual pace of expansion for the world's second-largest economy, reported Monday, surpassed economists ... ( read original story ...)
AIA's new chief has big challenges — and big shoes to fill
Analysts see Ng as representing both continuity in business strategy and a shift in focus after six years of breakneck growth under Tucker. "We foresee a few markets taking the baton from Hong Kong offshore business in terms of AIA's growth momentum ... ( read original story ...)
Top Chef Showcases Scotch Beef PGI to VIPs in Hong Kong
“I take great pride in my role as Executive Chef at The Balmoral – especially when it comes to developing menus and championing seasonal Scottish produce – and I’m delighted to bring a taste of Scotland to the business community of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
World's largest vessel arrives in Hong Kong
The world's largest vessel of any kind currently plying its trade on the high seas made a Hong Kong stopover as part of its maiden voyage to France on Saturday. The arrival of the massive MOL Triumph - which is big enough to accommodate 80 Star Ferries ... ( read original story ...)
As Ottawa looks to legalize pot, business lessons from the Prohibition era
After moving into journalism, he was principal business reporter for Radio Television Hong Kong before the handover to China. He has produced and reported for the CBC in Saskatchewan and Toronto and the BBC in London. He is currently senior producer at CBC ... ( read original story ...)
A fruitful finale to Internet Economy Summit (with photos)
Over 60 information technology experts and industry leaders from Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas shared their insights ... Mr Wang Yufeng; the Partner of the McKinsey Global Institute, Mr Michael Chui; and the Senior Executive Vice President and President ... ( read original story ...)
POP: Cathay Pacific Business Class Boston to Hong Kong “Mini Cabin”
Let’s be honest. Sometimes you don’t want to read a whole review. So we’ve created a new series called POP: Pictures Only Post. Posts in this series will feature the product, minimal description, and focus on 5-10 Pics. A more detailed review will ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland-HK trade down 1.5% in first two months
BEIJING — Trade between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region totaled $36.6 billion in the first two months of this year, down 1.5 percent year-on-year. Statistics from the Ministry of Commerce showed that mainland-Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
In Pictures: The slow death of Home Ownership estate Tin Ma Court
Perched at the foot of Hong Kong’s famous Lion Rock ... “There’s fewer people around [the mall]; it’s getting harder to do business.” Inexplicably to the residents, however, Guardian has also increased management fees for shop owners ... ( read original story ...)
Faster, cheaper, more direct: why Hong Kong’s pop-up shops are here to stay
Retail may be suffering in Hong Kong, but pop-up shops and events have proven to be ... online-only brands such as Grana have used pop-up stores as a complementary business outlet that allows customers to experience the brand and products firsthand ... ( read original story ...)
Y&R launches data analytics & activation offering ‘1-to-1’ in HK
Y&R Hong Kong has launched 1-to-1, Y&R’s in-house first-party data ... enables Kelvin to uncover different business opportunities in the digital environment. Before joining Y&R, Mr Leung was Head of Partnership Marketing at Compare Asia Group, where ... ( read original story ...)
How can western universities operating in China ignore human rights? A legal perspective
The baseline global standards on business and human rights are clearly stated in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights , which clarify the respective duties of state actors and business enterprises “regardless of their… ownership or ... ( read original story ...)
Prada sees revival in Hong Kong, China markets after reporting 2016 profit drop
Prada SpA said it is now firmly back on track for growth after reporting a recovery of its business in Hong Kong and mainland China last year. The Hong Kong-listed company also vowed to make all its brands, from Miu Miu to Church’s, ready for order on ... ( read original story ...)