Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan to hurt Hong Kong, mainland manufacturers: experts

Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan to hurt Hong Kong, mainland manufacturers: experts

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese manufacturers will be hit by Donald Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs on all imports given the difficulty of replacing the United States market with alternatives, but the blanket penalty approach may eliminate the competitive edge of producers in other Asian countries as well, experts have said. Trump on Thursday announced plans…

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Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan to hurt Hong Kong, mainland manufacturers: experts

Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan to hurt Hong Kong, mainland manufacturers: experts

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese manufacturers will be hit by Donald Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs on all imports given the difficulty of replacing the United States market with alternatives, but the blanket penalty approach may eliminate the competitive edge of producers in other Asian countries as well, experts have said. Trump on Thursday announced plans…

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Hong Kong auditor urges PolyU to relax security to allow public visits

Hong Kong auditor urges PolyU to relax security to allow public visits

Hong Kong’s Audit Commission has urged Polytechnic University to relax security measures to allow public visits after using HK$230 million (US$29.6 million) to repair damage sustained during the 2019 anti-government protests. In a report released on Wednesday, the commission said access to the university’s campus in Hung Hom had been restricted to students, staff and…

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Hong Kong employers urged to do more to foster inclusive workplaces for workers with ADHD

Hong Kong employers urged to do more to foster inclusive workplaces for workers with ADHD

Hongkonger Helena Cho*, 26, has difficulty reading and writing in Chinese, focusing on monotonous tasks and remembering things sometimes. Diagnosed with Chinese dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at 13, she graduated from Polytechnic University with a degree in fashion technology two years ago and found a job as a quality technician with a…

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Hong Kong employers urged to do more to foster inclusive workplaces for workers with ADHD

Hong Kong employers urged to do more to foster inclusive workplaces for workers with ADHD

Hongkonger Helena Cho*, 26, has difficulty reading and writing in Chinese, focusing on monotonous tasks and remembering things sometimes. Diagnosed with Chinese dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at 13, she graduated from Polytechnic University with a degree in fashion technology two years ago and found a job as a quality technician with a…

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