China’s Baidu, Geely blame ‘huge changes’ in electric vehicle landscape for sudden staffing cuts

[HKFP] - 12/14/2024

Chinese tech titan Baidu and car giant Geely on Friday blamed “huge changes” in the EV industry for sudden staffing and operations cuts at their joint electric auto venture this week. “Due to huge changes in the industry’s competitive landscape, the established business plan could not be (…)



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‘Adorable’ Hong Kong panda mascot, 700 sculptures delight cable car visitors
Ngong Ping 360 cable car hosts pop-up, but some visitors say more promotion, merchandise and events needed to play (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 14/12/2024
China’s leader Xi Jinping praises Hong Kong for Article 23 security law, pledges support for John Lee to boost economy
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has praised Hong Kong for enacting additional security legislation earlier this year, and (…)
[HKFP] - 14/12/2024
Hong Kong filmmaker duo on city’s ‘political colours’ and winning at Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards
Growing up in Hong Kong, documentary makers Chan Cheuk-sze and Kathy Wong have come to understand colours as (…)
[HKFP] - 14/12/2024
Hong Kong to welcome 45 million travellers by year-end
The newly appointed Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism expects Hong Kong to see 45 million visitor arrivals (…)
[RTHK] - 14/12/2024
Hong Kong’s Maxim’s Group adds meaning to merrymaking with charity donations
Catering and restaurant conglomerate will donate HK$10 to Operation Santa Claus for each BOB craft beer and cup of (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 14/12/2024
Food recycling surges at Hong Kong estates even without waste-charging scheme
Asked if shelved waste-charging scheme will be relaunched, environment chief says tools ‘we use are actually secondary’.
[South China Morning Post] - 14/12/2024
Xi briefed on plans to achieve HK fiscal balance: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Friday said he detailed to President Xi Jinping strategies to achieve fiscal balance in (…)
[RTHK] - 13/12/2024
HK$2 million fine, 2 years’ jail proposed for illegal structures in Hong Kong
Development Bureau outlines amendment to Buildings Ordinance aimed at lowering threshold for prosecution.
[South China Morning Post] - 13/12/2024
Hong Kong’s John Lee wraps up Beijing duty visit with meeting on talent
Officials and Exco members also give backing to John Lee’s reform efforts after Xi Jinping pledges full support.
[South China Morning Post] - 14/12/2024
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak terminal may host arts performances in off-peak season
Newly appointed tourism chief Rosanna Law also expresses optimism city will hit 46 million visitor arrivals in 2024.
[South China Morning Post] - 14/12/2024
Single in Hong Kong? Let your friends make your case to roomful of strangers
Pitch-A-Friend Hong Kong is becoming a popular option among residents seeking alternative to traditional dating apps.
[South China Morning Post] - 14/12/2024