Noreen Jazul

Hong Kong regulators intensify collaboration on IPO-related misconduct crackdown

HKEX conducted IPO inquiries on 16 newly listed firms last year.

Ways retailers can start waste reduction efforts amidst charging scheme delay

Experts recommend adopting mono-material packaging and encouraging naked shopping.

Singapore and Hong Kong team up to combat telecom scams

The parties will collaborate on three areas.

GUTolution’s custom probiotics address unique gut health needs

The start-up uses shotgun metagenomic sequencing to analyse a person’s gut microbiome.

Wellness products key to thriving in Hong Kong's pet economy

In SHOPLINE, probiotics and crocodile meat supplements emerged as top pet products.

Talent management crucial to effective ESG reporting

Hong Kong has made new GHG emission disclosure policies mandatory.

Retail sales value plummets 14.7% in April amidst the Easter holidays

Only one retail outlet type recorded an increase in sales.

iFast launches $300m debt programme 

OCBC will act as the programme’s sole arranger and dealer.

Singapore assets boost Link REIT FY24 NPI by 9.5% YoY

Despite improved NPI, the REIT’s full-year DPU fell to HK$2.6265 (S$0.45).

Privatisation deals drive M&A activity in Hong Kong

L’Occitane and China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings are among the companies delisting from HKEX.

Hong Kong's card payments market poised for 12.2% growth in 2024

The local card payments market will be worth $1.3t by year-end.

Niche crisis pushes Hong Kong towards green burials

Companies may offer boat trips for scattering ashes as interest in green burials rises.

Unemployment rate stands at 3%

There were 113,700 unemployed people from February and April.

New arrangement eases IP suits between Mainland and Hong Kong

Firms in Hong Kong can now act against Mainland infringers without dual proceedings.