Tag: Business

Centennial Enterprises as Sources of Innovation in Emerging Economies

(This paper was presented at the Session of XVIII World Economic History Congress in August 2018.) By Wei YI, Denggao LONG, Pierre van der Eng, Tsinghua University Many less-developed countries and emerging economies have long-established enterprises. They were often founded at times when countries were colonies or had semi-colonial status. They have grown through the… Continue reading Centennial Enterprises as Sources of Innovation in Emerging Economies

Interview with Michelle Wu on Boston City Council’s Short-term Rental Ordinance

By Olivia Bornstein, bostonese.com Boston, June 20, 2018, — There will soon be new rules surrounding nightly rentals in Boston. You might have heard this on radio as Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu spoke about her support for these new rules on local radio stations. On June 13, the Boston City Council voted 11 to… Continue reading Interview with Michelle Wu on Boston City Council’s Short-term Rental Ordinance

WuXi Biologics Invests $60 Million to Establish a Production Facility in Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, MA and SHANGHAI, June 11, 2018 – WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global open-access biologics technology platform company offering end-to-end solutions for biologics discovery, development and manufacturing, today announced that it is to invest $60 million and hire approximately 150 employees to establish a state-of-the-art biologics clinical and commercial manufacturing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts in the… Continue reading WuXi Biologics Invests $60 Million to Establish a Production Facility in Worcester, MA

The Moy Family Honored at A Taste of Ginger

By John Tsou, bostonese.com photographer Boston, April 12, 2018, A Taste of Ginger was held on April 9 at Museum of Fine Art with about 300 guests attending. It’s one of Boston’s largest food events of the year benefiting Joslin Diabetes Center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI). The Moy family, including Ricky Moy, Brian Moy and… Continue reading The Moy Family Honored at A Taste of Ginger

Videos from Chinatown Business Association Year of Dog Banquet

Boston, March 29, 2018, — Chinatown Business Association (CBA) held its first Chinese New Year banquet last night at Empire Garden restaurant in Boston Chinatown. Mayor Walsh and many other distinguished guests were among over 400 attendees to celebrate the success and contributions of businesses in Boston Chinatown. Board members of Chinatown Business Association.

Mayor Walsh Announces School Closures as Blizzard of 2018 Batters Bay State

BOSTON – Tuesday, March 13, 2018 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced continued preparations for the ongoing winter storm, which is expected to bring a total of 12-18 inches of snow by midnight, with 9 inches already fallen. Mayor Walsh holds news conference at City Hall this afternoon (photo credit: @MikeRNBCBoston on Twitter).

Videos from Moy Shee Association Year of Dog Banquet

Boston, March 12, 2017, — Closed to 300 people, including Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn, attended New England Moy Shee Association Year of Dog Banquet last night at China Pearl restaurant in Boston Chinatown. The Chinese last name 梅 has several variations in English, such as Moy, Mei and Fong. Councilor Flynn (middle) presents a… Continue reading Videos from Moy Shee Association Year of Dog Banquet

Boston Public Schools Closed on Thursday as Second Winter Storm in a Week Arrives

BOSTON – Wednesday, March 7, 2018 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City’s continued preparations for the winter storm, which is expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of heavy, wet snow with most snow accumulating after 8pm tonight and ending around 6am Thursday morning. A winter storm warning will be in effect until 1pm Thursday afternoon. Sustained winds of 10-20MPH are expected throughout… Continue reading Boston Public Schools Closed on Thursday as Second Winter Storm in a Week Arrives