China’s ‘Singles Day’ spending habits in spotlight as analysts watch for signs of consumption rebound
[HKFP] - 11/11/2024
China’s largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that consumption is rebounding in the world’s second-largest economy after recent efforts by Beijing to boost activity. “Singles Day” — launched by tech giant Alibaba in 2009 — has (…)
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Who are the 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures jailed for subversion? Part I – Primary election organisers, ex-district councillors
Forty-five of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures were jailed for conspiring to subvert state power on (…)
[HKFP] - 23/11/2024
Anti-corruption watchdog says former branch manager at FWD Life Insurance orchestrated fraud that relied on false (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
National security guidelines for Hong Kong civil servants: Could this be too much of a good thing?
Civil servants are to get a new set of guidelines next year, according to Secretary for Security Chris Tang, which (…)
[HKFP] - 23/11/2024
Local boutique gyms, studios, freelance trainers and brands are tapping opportunities as competition grows in (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
Police plan to use test strips to detect 'space oil'
Police commissioner Raymond Siu revealed on Saturday that the force made over 90 arrests for offenses related to (…)
[RTHK] - 23/11/2024
Twin panda cubs celebrate 100 days
Hongkongers were out bright and early on Saturday to celebrate the twin panda cubs' 100 days at Ocean Park. Many (…)
[RTHK] - 23/11/2024
'Lawmakers can get to the next level under one roof'
Lawmakers can start moving into new offices on Saturday, with the renovation works for the first phase of the (…)
[RTHK] - 23/11/2024
Art studio behind giant yellow ducks in Victoria Harbour says synergy of art, culture and tourism offers tremendous (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
‘People are leery of investing a lot of money in a country that is part of geopolitical tensions,’ Oaktree Capital’s (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
Secretary chief Chris Tang says five-hour event shows effectiveness of staff in managing safety stressors.
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
'Senior staff held more accountable increases morale'
The head of the Hospital Authority emphasised that its plan to hold senior staff more accountable when medical (…)
[RTHK] - 23/11/2024
