Alibaba’s Lazada posts first monthly profit amid intense competition in Southeast Asia
[South China Morning Post] - 08/13/2024
Lazada’s CEO revealed in a town hall meeting on Tuesday that the firm achieved positive Ebitda, a measure of profitability, in July.
In Chinese newspapers
North Korea likely has undeclared uranium enrichment site based on photos
Leader Kim Jong-un visited a uranium enrichment facility, which could be an undeclared site for building nuclear bombs.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Hong Kong’s first waste water recycling plant can save HK$48 million a year, government says
Facility provides recycled water for flushing at select sites in North district, with capacity able to expand to (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
China’s homeowners are rushing to pay off mortgages early as outlook on the economy dims
Worried about job cuts and a lack of high-yield investment options, homeowners are rushing to repay home loans and (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Hong Kong’s trade office in Kuala Lumpur to open as early as October, Malaysian envoy says
Consul General Muzambli Markam also says Greater Bay Area’s growing integration is an ‘attractive pull factor’ for (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Macau neighbour Hengqin, famed for oysters, has ambitions in Chinese medicine, technology
‘Hengqin has cheap land, low tax for both corporations and individuals, and a good living environment,’ official says.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Ohio woman behind pet-eating rumours spread by Donald Trump admits claims are false
Republicans have parroted Erika Lee’s accusations, prompting bomb threats in Springfield and causing Haitian (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 14/09/2024
Chinese students join military as stepping stone to university degree
Enlisting lets recruits skip qualifying exams and switch to popular majors, but they sometimes struggle to adjust (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Saudi Arabia seeks to attract Hong Kong investments for new year-round tourist spot Aseer
‘We want to bring the expertise, the know-how that Hong Kong’s businessmen have and transfer that knowledge to our (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Hong Kong has outbreak of deadly fish-linked infection. Here’s how you can protect yourself
City’s health chief has urged residents to be careful when handling freshwater fish after 27 people were infected (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
California couple Michael Liu and Phoebe Dong convicted in Chinese birth tourism scheme
Their firm, USA Happy Baby, charged as much as US$40,000 to help pregnant Chinese women get American citizenship (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024
Over 30 members of Hong Kong’s Physical gym signed deals within 3 days of chain’s closure
City’s consumer watchdog says gym played on members’ emotional heartstrings as amount involved in complaints hits (...)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/09/2024