Couriers Top List of Loneliest Professions in China Amid Flourishing Digital Economy, Survey Reveals

A recent survey conducted by 58.com, a prominent online marketplace operator in China, has revealed that couriers overwhelmingly perceive their occupation as the loneliest, with 69.57 percent of respondents identifying…

Hong Kong Cedes Global IPO Crown in 2017 Amid Pivotal Shift Towards "New Economy" Firms, Shanghai Bourse Ascends in Ranking

Hong Kong, a financial powerhouse long revered as the preeminent global hub for initial public offerings (IPOs), saw its two-year reign at the top conclude in 2017. The city experienced…

The Resilient Future of Retail: How Experiential Spaces Like HKRI Taikoo Hui Are Redefining the Shopping Landscape

Despite the transformative surge of e-commerce in recent years, the intrinsic value of brick-and-mortar retail persists, with physical stores not only maintaining their dominance but also evolving to coexist and…

China’s Financial Regulators Emphasize Proactive Risk Prevention Amid Accelerating Money Supply and Loan Growth

China’s financial landscape in November presented a nuanced picture, characterized by an accelerated expansion in money supply and a surge in new yuan-denominated loans, signaling robust support for economic growth.…

Asian Development Bank Commits $6.17 Billion for 31 Projects in China (2018-2020) with Strategic Shift to Environment and Social Sectors

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), a pivotal international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, the Philippines, has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest a substantial $6.17 billion in China through…

China Poly Group Corp Charts Ambitious Global Expansion with Dual Market Focus and Strategic Diversification

Beijing-headquartered conglomerate China Poly Group Corp (Poly Group) has articulated an assertive strategy for sustained global expansion, committing to deepen its commercial footprint across both established developed economies and the…

OPod Tube House Unveiled as Innovative Micro-Living Solution to Hong Kong’s Housing Crisis

An experimental housing concept, the OPod Tube House, garnered significant attention at the Design Inspire exhibition in Hong Kong on December 8, 2017, presenting a novel approach to the city’s…

Hainan Airlines Intensifies Bid for Dominance in Expanding China-US Aviation Market with Strategic Route and Partnership Drives

China’s largest private air carrier, Hainan Airlines, is embarking on an aggressive expansion strategy aimed at significantly enhancing its presence in the lucrative China-United States direct flight market. The airline…

China’s Automotive Market Navigates Shifting Tides Amidst Policy Shifts and Electrification Drive

China’s vast automotive market, a global powerhouse for vehicle sales, registered a significantly moderated growth rate in November 2017, with total vehicle sales climbing a meager 0.7 percent year-on-year to…

China to achieve coal capacity cut target next year

China is poised to significantly outperform its ambitious targets for industrial capacity reduction in the coal and steel sectors, with key goals expected to be met well ahead of schedule.…