Hong Kong at Venice 2023: how sustainable design can shape city’s future

“Transformative Hong Kong”, Hong Kong’s offering at this year’s Venice Biennale, focuses on how sustainable, human-centric architecture can be used to shape the future of a city at a critical juncture.
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Companies in Hong Kong wrestling with 20 per cent turnover rate, business group says

CEO of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce warns increasing salaries not cure-all for talent shortage, could result in non-profits losing out to commercial entities.
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Audiobook narrators say AI is already taking away business

Thousands of audiobooks currently in circulation use ‘voices’ generated from a databank, some without paying for them, professionals say.

‘Locally sourced ingredients’: what sustainability means for chef Alvin Leung

The Michelin Guide’s Green Star encourages eco-friendly restaurant practices. As yet only 3 have been awarded in Hong Kong. Awardees explain what they are doing to promote sustainability.
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Hong Kong’s flu season peaked faster than expected: health adviser

David Hui from Chinese University says hospital data shows number of cases starting to drop.
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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.

How this garment hanger maker wants to use blockchain to drive sustainability

China is among Mainetti’s top three markets, contributing over 20 per cent of its global sales.