South China Morning Post Tag

03 Apr Why people are at the heart of Deutsche Bank’s success in China and Asia-Pacific

Posted at 08:00h in Asia

Many organisations around the world are experiencing a period of rapid transformation as a result of economic, environmental and social pressures, challenging traditional business models and driving a reinvention of the workplace environment.A PwC survey last year of more than 19,000 employees from organisations across...

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03 Apr Alibaba Group steps up stock buy-back in Hong Kong, New York as e-commerce rivalry, earnings outlook worry investors

Posted at 02:54h in Asia

Alibaba Group Holding, China’s biggest e-commerce platform operator, said it bought back US$4.8 billion worth of its own shares in Hong Kong and New York last quarter, marking the most aggressive buy-back since 2021 as the stock slipped amid concerns about competition and earnings outlook.The...

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03 Apr Hong Kong stocks slip as property and banking shares drop after US data dims rate cut view

Posted at 02:49h in Asia

Hong Kong stocks slipped amid a global risk-off sentiment after strong US economic data sparked a rise in bond yields and a paring back of interest rate cut hopes. This overshadowed upbeat data which showed China’s services activity growth picked up in March as new...

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03 Apr Innovative lighting products and solutions in HKTDC twin lighting fairs

Posted at 01:56h in Asia

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the inaugural Smart Lighting Expo takes place alongside the 15th HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) (Spring Lighting Fair) under the theme of...

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02 Apr Founder of Chimelong Group becomes first Asian winner of prestigious industry award

Posted at 08:42h in Asia

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]In a historic first, one of mainland China’s leading entrepreneurs has received a highly prestigious industry award for notable accomplishments throughout his career.Su Zhigang, the founder and chairman of Chimelong Group, which currently operates...

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02 Apr Hong Kong stocks leap in catch-up trade after China’s manufacturing rebound; Xiaomi surges on strong EV orders

Posted at 02:43h in Asia

Hong Kong stocks jumped by the most in three weeks, with investor sentiment lifted by a manufacturing rebound in the world’s second biggest economy and as Chinese smartphone and gadget maker Xiaomi reported solid orders on its debut in the world’s biggest electric vehicles (EV)...

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29 Mar Hong Kong cultivated seafood start-up Avant Meats seeks funds to expand Singapore pilot plant to grow groupers, snappers, eel meat from cells

Posted at 07:19h in Asia

Avant Meats, a cultivated seafood company that started life in Hong Kong, is planning a 30-fold expansion in its capacity to make sustainable seafood for global markets after positive response from consumers at a recent tasting event.Global fishing practices have resulted in nearly 90 per...

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29 Mar China stocks gain in rally fuelled by banks following steady earnings reports; eyes on PMI data

Posted at 02:58h in Asia

Chinese stocks rose, on track for a second straight month of gains, led by state-owned banks which rose on steady earnings reports. Investors remain watchful ahead of official PMI data due this weekend, which is expected to show manufacturing activity improved after contracting for five...

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27 Mar Pursuing passions: how HSBC steers private banking clients towards acquiring trophy assets through credit advisory solutions

Posted at 06:00h in Asia

A paradigm shift in the lifestyle and investment strategies of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals has led to a growing interest in the acquisition of luxury assets, such as superyachts, private jets and highly collectible art.These assets, while generally recognised as valuable holdings, do not typically generate...

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26 Mar Alibaba connects Taobao and 1688 to tap new users as fierce e-commerce competition ratchets higher

Posted at 13:25h in Asia

Alibaba Group Holding is integrating the services of its online wholesale marketplace 1688 with its flagship consumer shopping platform Taobao, as the e-commerce giant continues to consolidate assets amid internal restructuring and rising competition.Taobao has recently featured three online stores under the 1688 name as...

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