Seeing pink over Valentine’s gaffe
17 February 2019 - 06:50
Hong Kong telecoms company HKT apologised after a Valentine's Day deal it sent to HSBC staff - offering discounted laptops "for him" but vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances "for her" - angered employees over its sexist implications. The multi-page advertisement, described as an "HSBC staff offer", was produced and sent to employees of the bank this week by HKT, a telecommunications company owned by Hong Kong conglomerate PCCW.
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