Hong Kong ranked fourth among global financial centres
Despite the fall in the latest ranking, the city increased its score from the previous ranking by 10 points to 725 points, just one point lower than Singapore.
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Shenzhen aims to be fintech hub
A draft plan from the government stated Shenzhen will build five industrial parks and office clusters oriented toward fintech development.
‘Hong Kong should offer more incentives to attract, retain talents’: PricewaterhouseCoopers
The accounting and consulting firm PwC noted that the rising tide of uncertainties in the global economy, coupled with internal constraints, have sapped its economic growth.
Japan’s consumer spending hit hard by emergency
According to reports, consumer spending was weak during the first quarter of the year due to the impact state of emergency declared in January.
China ‘key’ to global green transition
The establishment of new power systems will spur demand for smart power networks, virtual power plants and power trade, and boost investment.
Use of disposable cups soars during pandemic
Of the single-use cups consumed during the five years, only 27.5 per cent, or 238.57 million cups, were returned to the stores for recycling.
Should it be illegal to send work-related messages after hours?
A study showed that views varied across different age groups and job grades, with those higher up on the corporate ladder more likely to feel okay about it.
New project launched in Thailand to raise awareness of rare disease
The project seeks to raise awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy
25 pc startups in US’ managed by Indian origin: Sitharaman
India now has 100 unicorns, setting their market value at USD 250 billion; they have also collectively raised USD 63 billion from the market, the minister said.
HK biz sector urged to play bigger role under Belt and Road
Huining, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, said that the next five years will be crucial for Hong Kong to achieve new successes.