Govt supports pyrotechnics operators
The Pyrotechnics & Special Effects Operators Subsidy Scheme under the Anti-epidemic Fund (AEF) opened for application starting today to November…
ByteDance weighs listing Chinese unit Douyin
SHANGHAI — Chinese entertainment upstart ByteDance is considering a public listing of Douyin, the domestic version of short video app…
HK to become green finance hub
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Many global problems that governments around the world are coping with call for sustainable development. To…
China and India demand boosts palm oil price despite EU pressure
TOKYO/JAKARTA — Palm oil prices are rising, due to recovering demand from China and India and labor shortages in producing…
Govt to build on tourism measures
In launching tourism initiatives, the Government shows Hong Kong’s determination in overcoming the difficulties brought about by the epidemic. Secretary for Commerce…
Indo-Pacific ‘Quad’ may expand in future: senior US diplomat
TOKYO — A senior U.S. State Department official said the informal security grouping of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India…
$970m to help enterprises in need
The Distance Business Programme has received 27,785 funding applications from enterprises, the Innovation & Technology Commission announced today. As of…
Cathay Pacific will face fight to keep Dragon flight routes
HONG KONG — Embattled Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will have to vie with rivals for rights to…
Beauty parlour subsidies set
The second round of the Subsidy Scheme for Beauty Parlours, Massage Establishments & Party Rooms under the Anti-epidemic Fund will…
Nikkei to delete FamilyMart from Nikkei Average constituents
TOKYO — Nikkei Inc. announced on Thursday that it will remove FamilyMart as a component of the Nikkei Stock Average,…