Singapore's three-year decline in home prices could see relief this year as foreign investors who have been turned off by Hong Kong's move to increase the stamp duty for overseas buyers look elsewhere. All the major international real estate agencies are ... ( read original story ...)
People are living in ‘coffin homes’ because of Hong Kong’s skyrocketing property prices
Twenty square feet with little space to fit many belongings Wong Ziwa calls this space home. These so called “coffin homes” – an apartment subdivided into many tiny spaces – are common in Hong Kong where property prices are one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong Keep its Business?
Annual container volumes at the Port of Hong Kong have fallen below 20 million TEU for the first time in 13 years despite a 14.3% rise in throughput to 1.8m TEU to produce the best monthly growth of the year in December. The port saw an annual volumes fall ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific to cut jobs as part of review
SYDNEY Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will cut jobs and consider shifting some flights to its short-haul arm after completing the biggest review of its business in two decades, it said on Wednesday. The company laid out the results of the ... ( read original story ...)
CNOOC Limited Announces its 2017 Business Strategy and Development Plan
HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2017 /CNW/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company") (SEHK: 00883, NYSE: CEO, TSX: CNU) today announced its business strategy and development plan for the year 2017. The Company's net production target for 2017 is in the range of 450 to 460 ... ( read original story ...)
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND ANNUAL BUSINESS REVIEW FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012
1 KEY HIGHLIGHTS Hong Kong Disneyland ( HKDL ) once again delivered record attendance, occupancy and guest spending in fiscal The resort generated record revenues of HK$4,272 million, up 18% from prior year, and a net profit of HK$109 million, the first ... ( read original story ...)
TURKISH AIRLINES BUSINESS CLASS
Turkish Airlines was the ideal airline for a luxurious yet affordable business class while returning to London from Hong Kong for the holidays. The amazing services included comfortable seats that converted to lie down beds, mouthwatering meals ... ( read original story ...)
CNOOC : 2017 Business Strategy
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability under the Companies Ordinance) In line with its policy of keeping the market informed of its activities, the Company announces a summary of its business strategy and development plan for the year 2017. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-independence political parties have Lunar New Year stalls terminated due to public order and safety concerns
Hong Kong National Party’s Andy Chan Ho-tin said the ban violated ... demanded a full explanation from the FEHD by the end of business hours today. “We are furious with the FEHD. I believe no Lunar New Year stalls have been terminated like this before ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat as Fed’s Yellen says more US rate rises ‘make sense’; mainland shares up on liquidity injection
Hong Kong stocks retreated from the 23,000 threshold on Thursday ... during morning trading thanks to a continuous liquidity injection from the central bank. The Hang Seng Index shed 0.59 per cent or 136.27 points to 22,961.99 at the lunchtime break ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's former finance chief confirms run for top job
HONG KONG Hong Kong's respected former financial secretary John Tsang on Thursday confirmed his intention to run for the Asian financial hub's top job in March, at a time of growing political tension and anti-China sentiment. "I have big dreams," said ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Regulator Sues Standard Chartered, UBS Over Timber IPO
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has filed a lawsuit against Standard Chartered Plc, UBS Group AG and audit firm KPMG LLP over an initial public offering by China Forestry Holdings Co. in 2009. The Securities and Futures Commission’s claim relates to ... ( read original story ...)
10 Great Tips To Raise Funding For Your Hong Kong Startup
Looking to get your Hong Kong based startup funded? A great place to start is knowing a few inside tips from founders and investors familiar with the turf. 1. Explain How You’ll Expand Outside Hong Kong If your startup is based in Hong Kong – which has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Twenty years later
As a child, it was more comforting to be oblivious about the news. Even as my friends and I went to secondary school, we rarely thought about developments in mainland China - we were teenagers after all. This all changed in 2003. Hong Kong was hit by ... ( read original story ...)