Hong Kong government consults on financial resolution powers

HONG KONG Nov 22 The Hong Kong government on Tuesday began a consultation process on new powers the banking, insurance and securities regulators can use to wind down troubled financial institutions. The proposal outlines how the regulators may use the so ... ( read original story ...)

E-commerce gives lifeline to sinking HK retail sector

The sector has been slumping for the last 19 months, forcing desperate industry operators, especially small and medium-sized retailers, to search for new business opportunities. To be sure, the Hong Kong retail sector's sales have been falling. But ... ( read original story ...)

Asian stocks ride Wall Street rally, oil extends gains

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Tuesday in the wake of solid gains in U.S. markets overnight, while the Japanese yen briefly strengthened after a powerful earthquake rocked northern Japan. Oil extended gains in Asian trading with U.S. West Texas ... ( read original story ...)

Bahrain on charm offensive to expand ICT ties with Hong Kong

The kingdom, less than two-thirds the size of Hong Kong, is also home to about 400 Islamic financial institutions. According to the EDB’s latest report, its non-oil sector grew by 3.6% in the second quarter of 2016 and now accounts for more than 80% of GDP. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Airlines launches 10th anniversary sale

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Hong Kong Airlines will be launching a sale of 100,000 tickets for both economy and business class, to some of its most popular destinations. The sale begins tomorrow, November 22 and lasts until November 28, for travel ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong: Stocks end slightly higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks closed another volatile day with a small gain Monday as investors brushed off a sell-off on Wall Street, although worries persist about the outlook under a Donald Trump presidency. The Hang Seng index added 0.06 per cent ... ( read original story ...)