Archive for October 10th, 2019
Business Briefs 10 Oct 2019
* Development Investment Construction JSC (DIC) has reported pre-tax profit of an estimated VND216 billion in the third quarter of 2019, showing a threefold increase against [...] » More
Indonesia must investigate riot deathsHuman Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is calling on Indonesia to investigate riots in West Papua, which killed dozens last month. The clashes in Wamena on 23 September killed 33 people, injured [...] » More
Ministry proposes 54pct increase in distribution of key biofuel next year
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry aims to distribute next year around 9.6 million kiloliters of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), a critical ingredient for biofuel, a [...] » More
China blasts US blacklist over Xinjiang as ‘groundless’
China hit back at the United States on Tuesday over the blacklisting of 28 Chinese entities accused of being implicated in rights violations against mostly Muslim minorities [...] » More
Asian markets hit by trade worries, Brexit woes sink pound
Asian markets mostly fell after hefty losses in New York on Wednesday owing to growing China-US tensions ahead of fresh trade talks, while the pound remained beaten down by [...] » More
Asian stocks slip as tensions flare before US-China talks
Shares slipped in Asia on Wednesday as tensions between the US and China flared ahead of talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the world’s two biggest [...] » More
Blizzard bans gamer, rescinds money, on HK protest support
A unit of Activision Blizzard Inc. has punished a player for expressing support for Hong Kong’s protest movement, the latest example of a US company attempting to rein [...] » More
HK’s violent protests show no sign of stopping. Some are deciding it’s time to leave
In the middle of a beautiful sunset in May, Emily’s boyfriend knelt before her on a beach in Japan and proposed. Overjoyed, she said yes. They envisioned starting a [...] » More
China warns Apple against ‘reckless’ support of HK protesters
China’s state media accused Apple Wednesday of supporting pro-democracy protesters, warning the US tech giant would suffer consequences for its “unwise and [...] » More
HK companies ‘resilient’, but protests present new risks, challenges, S&P Global Ratings warns
Hong Kong’s rated companies have strong financial foundations, but the ongoing protests present risks and unprecedented challenges for firms operating in the city, [...] » More
Affluent Hongkongers most pessimistic in Asia about affording their ideal retirement lifestyle, survey finds
About two thirds of affluent Hongkongers feel they are not on track financially to fulfil their retirement dreams, a pessimism that contrasts with those in China, according [...] » More
Shoemaker Vans treads warily as China fumes over HK protests
US sports brand Vans has removed “a small number” of submissions in a sneaker design competition including one apparently giving a shout out to Hong Kong’s [...] » More
Frustration fuels violence: HK Demosisto senior leader
Protesters in Hong Kong are not afraid to use more violence in their campaign for democracy because peaceful rallies have had no effect on the government and its use of [...] » More
HK protests: man with brain bleed and pregnant woman held in hospital after weekend of violence triggered by anti-mask law
Two Hong Kong protesters remain at Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment under police guard after being arrested on Monday, sources familiar with the matter said. A 27-year-old [...] » More
Tiffany removes advert over HK controversy
Tiffany & Co. have removed a tweet showing a woman covering one eye after Chinese consumers accused the jeweller of supporting the Hong Kong protesters. The photo posted [...] » More
