Archive for June 20th, 2020
Tetra Pak commits to net zero emissions
In June 2020, Tetra Pak reconfirms its strategic priority in driving the sustainability transformation by setting an ambition for net zero emissions across the value chain by [...] » More
Swedish firms see potential in local power system
As Vietnam face challenges in a shortage of energy, Swedish enterprises see great potential in developing renewable and smart grids in the country. Hoang Quoc Vuong, deputy [...] » More
Asian markets rise as traders focus on the positives
Asian equities rose Friday as investors went into the weekend on an upbeat note, with an eye on the easing of lockdowns and mostly improving economic data, which offset [...] » More
HK’s bankruptcy filings jump to 17-year high in May
Bankruptcy filings in Hong Kong rose to a 17-year high, records showed on Friday, as the coronavirus pandemic dealt a heavy blow to the businesses following months of social [...] » More
CICC says sorry after public reprimand in HK on takeover disclosure oversight
China International Capital Corp has been criticised by Hong Kong’s securities watchdog for breaking the city’s takeover code, the second disciplinary action [...] » More
HK protests: elite school to take action and Education Bureau ‘highly concerned’ after pupils chant pro-independence slogans on campus
An elite boys’ school in Hong Kong said it would take disciplinary action after pupils defied the education minister and protested on campus, an incident its principal [...] » More
Coronavirus: end HK quarantine exemptions for all Beijing travellers, say experts, as city records four imported cases
Quarantine exemptions should be cancelled for travellers arriving from Beijing, health experts said on Thursday as the coronavirus outbreak in the capital continued to [...] » More
Why unaffordable housing affects physical, mental health of Hongkongers
Unaffordable housing has negative effects on the physical and mental health of Hongkongers, a large-scale study by local researchers has found. High housing prices also make [...] » More
HK election authority rejects government’s special-queue proposal for vulnerable voters
Hong Kong’s election authority has shot down a government proposal to set up a special queue for the elderly and those with mobility issues in the upcoming Legislative [...] » More
National security law: HK activists hope to get 60,000 labour union members to vote on strike
Hong Kong activists are hoping that at least 60,000 labour union members will come out to vote for a strike in an unofficial referendum on the proposed national security law [...] » More
HK schools told to play national anthem during celebrations for important dates, consider police action if serious violations occur
Schools in Hong Kong must play the Chinese anthem during celebrations for New Year’s Day, the anniversary of the city’s handover on July 1 and National Day on [...] » More
HK’s biggest cosmetics retailer Sa Sa says business still losing money after coronavirus, protests spark record slump
Sa Sa International Holdings, Hong Kong’s biggest cosmetics retailer, has reported a record loss after bearing the full brunt of the US-China trade war, social unrest [...] » More
HK’s regional telecoms hub role, 5G mobile plans imperilled by US block of cable system link
Hong Kong’s status as a telecommunications hub in Asia, along with its roll-out of 5G mobile services, could be imperilled by Washington’s move to block a major [...] » More
HK Airlines asks for government support: report
Hong Kong Airlines is asking the city’s government to consider helping out other carriers after it agreed to a bailout plan for Cathay Pacific, according to a report [...] » More
HK kids’ clothing chain Chickeeduck will not remove protester statue from store, founder says
A Hong Kong children’s clothing chain at the centre of a political row over its decision to display a statue honouring anti-government protesters has vowed it will not [...] » More
