Mutual fund sales in Hong Kong fell 18 per cent in the first nine months this year, led by a decline in the sale of equity funds that were down 66 per cent during the period as investors were cautious amid volatile markets, according to the Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Sa Sa International sees fall in profits amid drop in tourism
Hong-Kong based Sa Sa International announced a 37.3% decrease in profits in its interim results, highlighting decreasing tourism numbers as a key factor. In the period ending September 30th 2016, Sa Sa International’s turnover reached HK$3.63 bn (€442 ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index Edges Higher, OPEC Talks Crucial
A decline in energy prices ahead of OPEC undermined Hong Kong stocks, but the overall tone was slightly ... a slightly weaker US currency on Tuesday providing some support. The Hang Seng index moved significantly higher at the market open, repeating ... ( read original story ...)
The best places to eat in Hong Kong
If you are stuck deciding where to enjoy your next meal, here are my top picks of places to eat in Hong Kong. Beef and Liberty is where you should go for one of the best burgers in the city. Start with a pot of pork scratchings, which are unbelievably moorish. ( read original story ...
BOC Hong Kong : BOCHK launched Blockchain technology for property valuation and successfully completed the first property valuation case
Bank of China (Hong Kong) ("BOCHK") today announced the launch of Blockchain technology for property valuation and completed the first case with its partnered surveyor. The new technology can speed up the valuation and loan approval processes and enhance ... ( read original story ...)
Disqualified separatist Hong Kong lawmakers lose appeal
HONG KONG – Two separatist Hong Kong lawmakers lost their appeal Wednesday against a ruling disqualifying them from office because they altered their oaths with an anti-China insult. The Court of Appeal sided with a judgment earlier this month barring ... ( read original story ...)
Zhang Dejiang, Chairman, China's National People's Congress, calls for Hong Kong to oppose independence
BEIJING: China's government hopes Hong Kong will oppose independence, a top Communist Party official said on Tuesday in a meeting with a pro-Beijing group from the southern financial hub. Chinese leaders are concerned about a fledgling independence ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-independence activists in Taiwan and Hong Kong colluded to stir trouble, says Beijing
Advocates for Taiwan independence colluded with pro-independence activists in Hong Kong to stir up controversy in the city, Beijing said on Wednesday as it warned Taiwan not to interfere in the implementation of “one country, two systems”. Ma Xiaoguang ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong aviation bosses reject call to man old air traffic system on standby as problems with upgrade pile up
Choi’s words came a day after the HK$1.56 billion flight navigation technology had its most serious problems yet on Tuesday, halting departing flights for 15 minutes at Hong Kong airport. Planes also disappeared from radar, while fake “ghost” flights ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's anti-China lawmakers lose appeal over ban
Two pro-independence Hong Kong lawmakers lost their appeal Wednesday against a ban preventing them from taking up their seats in parliament as Beijing faces accusations of stepping up interference in the city's politics. Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching ... ( read original story ...)
“Flying Beyond” with Hong Kong Airlines 10th Anniversary
Hong Kong Airlines’ latest brand promotional commercial “Flying Beyond”, which was filmed at its various destinations such as Australia, Japan, China and Taiwan, will also premiere today. For more details and updated news about Hong Kong Airlines ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seeks to ban third pro-democracy member of parliament
Government to file lawsuit against Lau Siu-lai, who took 10 minutes to read her 77-word oath of allegiance The Hong Kong government will seek to ban a third member of the city’s parliament, expanding a campaign to remove pro-democracy advocates after two ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong independence would bring ‘calamity’, warns mainland China’s NPC chief Zhang Dejiang
Advocating Hong Kong’s independence from mainland China would “bring calamity to the country and the people”, and Hongkongers must “struggle” against it, China’s top man overseeing Hong Kong affairs said on Tuesday. National People’s Congress ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s debt-ridden domestic helpers given vital support to manage their finances
Filipino domestic helpers Joffz Jevier, Mariviec Castillo and Luisa Galleto do not want to work in Hong Kong forever. They have set dates of between three to five years for when they will leave the city and return to their families. They received financial ... ( read original story ...)