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Hong Kong woos Thai investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2024
» Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Chinese city's unit promoting foreign direct investment, held its first roadshow in Thailand yesterday, with the aim of encouraging more Thai companies, including startups, to invest.
Japanese firms snap up retail spaces in Hong Kong
Published on 18/03/2024
» HONG KONG: More Japanese brands and retailers are likely to occupy shops in Hong Kong this year, drawn to the city's more reasonable retail rents, as well as Hongkongers' affection for anything related to the land of kawaii and sushi.
McDonald's faces IT disruptions in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong
Published on 15/03/2024
» TOKYO: McDonald's Japan on Friday said it had halted operations at many stores nationwide due to a system disruption, with media reporting technical issues were also reported in Australia and Hong Kong.
Klook sees Songkran bookings surge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/03/2024
» Foreign tourists are extending their stays in April as the government is lengthening Songkran festivities this year to 21 days, according to online travel agent Klook.
Hong Kongers among top spenders on pet care in Asia-Pacific
Published on 14/03/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's pet industry has seen steady growth over the past few years, with animal owners shelling out close to HK$700,000 (3.2 million baht) on average on care items and services during their pets' lifetime, making them one of the top spenders in this category in the Asia-Pacific region.
Cathay Pacific paying staff 7-week bonus
Published on 13/03/2024
» HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific Airways said on Wednesday that it would pay its staff a bonus equal to 7.2 weeks’ pay after reporting its first net profit since 2019.
China rice imports set to soar
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/03/2024
» Thailand expects rice exports to Hong Kong and China, especially riceberry and brown rice, to increase this year thanks to the global economic recovery and a preference for high-quality rice.
Is greenwashing taking travellers to the cleaners?
Business, Published on 13/03/2024
» Every hotel wants you to save the planet. The messianic messages are everywhere -- on little tent cards on the desk, proud notices on the bathroom door, and in dolorous the-end-is-nigh letters from the GM. Every hotel is saving the Yanomami Indians, Atlantic salmon and mountain gorillas.
Hong Kong's exhibition centre nears pre-Covid numbers
Published on 12/03/2024
» HONG KONG: The schedule of events at Hong Kong's Convention and Exhibition Centre is filling up nearly to pre-pandemic levels, with a busy slate in 2024 and a large cryptocurrency gathering coming on board for early 2025, according to a top executive.
Ministry touts Thailand as digital content hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is promoting Thailand as a hub for the digital content industry as it generates income of roughly 250 billion baht, aiming for 15-20% growth from the previous year.