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Hong Kong health chief voices regret over death of woman found in hospital toilet

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau offers condolences to family of patient who waited more than 12 hours for treatment in public hospital.

HKEX proposes tougher climate and sustainability disclosures for listed firms

HKEX said the tougher disclosure rules will enable companies to get ready for climate-related reporting requirements based on the ISSB standard.

‘It absolutely shapes what we do’: a food sustainability expert’s No. 1 book

Heidi Yu Spurrell, founder and CEO of Hong Kong-based food sustainability consultancy Future Green, explains how the 2017 book ‘Sustainable Diets’ changed her life.
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Housing or business district? Lantau Tomorrow planners risk overcrowding if they choose both

The 1,000 ha of reclaimed land earmarked for the project are expected to accommodate a new business district plus some half a million residents. But with most of the space to be taken up by transport infrastructure and communal facilities, the project may be stretching itself too thin.
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To mask or not to mask? Hong Kong public health experts weigh in on debate

Masks have spurred online debates, with some saying people who choose to wear them are ‘servile’ while those foregoing them ‘embrace freedom’.
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Hong Kong fintech start-up offers collateral-free SME loans using AI power

FundPark, a platform for trade finance, is planning to raise fresh capital as the Hong Kong-based fintech start-up eyes a role in plugging a US$1.7 billion financing gap for small businesses in Asia.
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Community support helps Hong Kong entrepreneurs on mainland navigate challenges

Non-profit association for young entrepreneurs seeks to help young Hongkongers by offering free office space, low utility fees and accounting services.

‘There is no escape’ from EU ESG disclosures, says global trade body head

‘If you don’t start preparing now, you will be late if and when the legislation kicks in,’ trade body head warns Asian suppliers to global brands
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Global Warming. Renewable Energy.

Chinese solar panel maker plans US factory in win for Biden clean-energy push

Beijing-based JA Solar is building a new plant in the US in another win for the Biden administration as its incentive-laden climate law continues to attract big foreign investments.
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Hong Kong stocks jump on BYD rally while Goldman sees more to China reopening

The feel-good factor from China’s reopening theme continues to fuel a rally as the Hang Seng index reaches the highest level in six months. Even so, there is still ‘significant upside’ to equities, Goldman Sachs says.