NAAAP Boston Awards Scholarships as Boston Marks One Month Anniversary of the Marathon Bombings

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, May 16, 2013, — The National Association of Asian American Professionals Boston chapter (NAAAP Boston) awarded Dan Minh Chu, Tuan Ho and Kasey Shen of the 2013 NAAAP Boston Future Leader Award. The three exceptional students received a total of $15,000 of scholarships at NAAAP Boston’s Scholarship Gala on May… Continue reading NAAAP Boston Awards Scholarships as Boston Marks One Month Anniversary of the Marathon Bombings

Mayor Menino Tours District Hall of Boston Innovation District

Boston, May 22, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today gave a full progress update on Boston’s innovation center, and revealed the name of the building under construction at 75 Northern Avenue on the South Boston Waterfront. District Hall will play a central role in the social infrastructure of the growing Innovation District and will… Continue reading Mayor Menino Tours District Hall of Boston Innovation District

Xiaojie Li Cleared of Trespassing Charge in Nashua Apple Store Taser Arrest Incident

By David Li, translated by Shuzhi Zhang, bostonese.com On Dec. 11, 2012, Xiaojie Li of Newton, Mass. was arrested by policemen with the help of Taser when she tried to purchase iPhone in the Apple store at Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, NH. Five months later, Ms. Li appeared in the circuit court of Nashua,… Continue reading Xiaojie Li Cleared of Trespassing Charge in Nashua Apple Store Taser Arrest Incident

E-Commerce China Dangdang’s Share Price Rose Sharply after Announcing 1Q 2013 Results

BEIJING, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — E-Commerce China Dangdang Inc. (“Dangdang” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DANG), a leading business-to-consumer e-commerce company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. First Quarter 2013 Highlights Gross Margin in the first quarter of 2013 was 17.2%, the highest level since the second quarter of 2011, compared to 14.2%… Continue reading E-Commerce China Dangdang’s Share Price Rose Sharply after Announcing 1Q 2013 Results

“Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” Campaign Comes to New York City

By Na Ma, bostonese.com New York City, May 14, 2013, — Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) hosted a “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” press briefing at Del Posto Restaurant in New York City today. “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” is the biggest business promotion the HKTDC has ever put on in the United States.… Continue reading “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” Campaign Comes to New York City

Chinese Progressive Association Receives Greenovate Award from Mayor Menino

Boston, MA – Today, the Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) received the Greenovate Award for their work on created access to weatherization jobs and services for the Chinese American community in Boston.  CPA helped over a 100 residents receive energy efficiency services and helped employ Chinese Americans as weatherization technicians to insulate and air seal people’s… Continue reading Chinese Progressive Association Receives Greenovate Award from Mayor Menino

NECINA Global Exchange & Entrepreneurship Conference — Suzhou Industrial Park and VC/PE Delegation Info Session on May 11

2013 NECINA Global Exchange & Entrepreneurship Conference:  Suzhou Industrial Park and VC/PE Delegation Info Session  “千人计划”创投中心苏州工业园区东沙湖股权投资中心波士顿投资宣讲会   Date: May 11, 2013  Time: 9:30am-4:00pm         Location: KPMG, 60 South Street, Boston, MA 02111 Admission: Free  RSVP is Required, Please register here

First Hong Kong Day Celebrated in Massachusetts State House

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, May 6, 2013, — The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office(HKETO) in New York hosted the First Hong Kong Day at the historic Massachusetts State House in Boston today as part of its 30th anniversary programs. Representatives Tackey Chan and Donald H. Wong co-hosted the event which was well attended… Continue reading First Hong Kong Day Celebrated in Massachusetts State House