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Business
A quarter-century after the handover, is Hong Kong still attractive as a business hub?
by
Jennifer Pak
Jun 29, 2022
Crackdowns by Beijing and severe COVID restrictions have undermined its status. Friday marks the anniversary of the transfer of control.
How banks use Big Tech's deposits to fund the fossil fuel industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jun 22, 2022
Some tech giants have pledged to decarbonize operations. But their cash contributes to climate change, says environmentalist Bill McKibben.
How small should a 'small business' be? The government's answer is changing.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 8, 2022
The Small Business Administration recently announced changes to its small business size standards, which govern whether a business is eligible for small business contracts and aid. That could help businesses that were near the old size threshold.
Some companies have warned they'll earn less than expected. Here's why.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 6, 2022
For some, it's about consumers spending less. For others, it's about other businesses spending less.
Cities in China not under lockdown still feel the pain
by
Jennifer Pak
May 23, 2022
Dozens of cities are under lockdown or COVID-19 restrictions, and that is affecting businesses across China.
As employers compete for scarce workers, some employees are winning big wage gains
May 6, 2022
On average, wages aren't rising as fast as inflation. But not all workers are getting average raises.
U.S. authorities extend work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants
by
Lily Jamali
May 5, 2022
The move is intended to ease a massive backlog at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, but not every applicant is eligible.
For public good, not for profit.
Shanghai firms drift back to work but hurdles remain
by
Jennifer Pak
May 4, 2022
Shanghai is allowing a small number of firms to resume operations. In a heavily locked-down environment, many of them are finding it's not that easy.
How supply chain issues and inflation have started to reshape advertising
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Apr 15, 2022
What's the message for brands when the stuff they're selling is either not available or more expensive?
Businesses seek different ways to avoid inventory shortages and supply chain problems
by
Justin Ho
Apr 14, 2022
Some businesses are switching products, while others try to build up and promote products that are available.