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Evergrande debt plan put to the test
Business, Clare JimXie Yu, Published on 28/04/2023
» HONG KONG: Embattled property developer China Evergrande Group expected a signal on Thursday of the level of creditor backing for its offshore debt restructuring proposal, with investors to be given an incentive for early support.
Apple Makes Plans to Move Production Out of China
Business, Yang Jie & Aaron Tilley, Published on 05/12/2022
» In recent weeks, Apple Inc. has accelerated plans to shift some of its production outside China, long the dominant country in the supply chain that built the world's most valuable company, say people involved in the discussions.
Hong Kong's Struggle to Lure Bankers Dims Its Role as a Global Finance Hub
Business, Elaine Yu, Published on 28/06/2022
» Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament was for years a highlight on Asia's networking calendar for global bankers and their clients.
Tesla Latest Entrant Into Carpool Karaoke Competition
Business, Yang Jie, Published on 31/01/2022
» Chinese consumers have given an ovation to Tesla Inc., a new seller of karaoke microphones for singing in cars.
Quarantine Rules Threaten Hong Kong's Role as Finance Hub, Businesses Say
Business, Elaine Yu, Published on 30/08/2021
» In an effort to maintain zero locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, Hong Kong has imposed one of the world's toughest quarantine regimes, confining most arrivals from overseas to a hotel room for as long as three weeks.
Engineering the future
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 27/04/2020
» For anyone looking to build a fulfilling career in the manufacturing industry, a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's in management represent a good way to prepare. It's an approach that has certainly paid off for Sandeep Nair.
Petty politics and Covid-19
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 20/04/2020
» Despite its proximity to China, Taiwan boasts one of the lowest Covid-19 infection rates in the world -- just 395 cases and six deaths in a population of 24 million -- thanks to its timely early response. Most students are still going to schools, restaurants are serving diners and people are working out in gyms.
Setting female talent free
Asia focus, Yu-Hsiang Wang, Published on 13/04/2020
» As more societies make efforts to create a fairer future for all their citizens, women are gaining better access to many domains previously dominated by men. However, great disparities still exist in the labour market, and much more must be done to unleash the talent suppressed under the patriarchy, say advocates for women.
Racism and fear in viral times
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 23/03/2020
» On Feb 24, a 23-year-old Singaporean student studying in the UK was attacked by two teenagers, the BBC reported. The selfies he took of his bloodied nose and swollen eyes went viral on social media, along with his description of the incident. The shocking images stirred widespread discussion among Asian communities online.
Taiwan's next steps
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 16/03/2020
» Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has become well-known over the past four years for her firm stand against China's claims to the island republic, to the consternation of Beijing.