The benchmark Hang Seng index added 0.6 per cent, to 24,400.80 points, while the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index gained 0.5 percent, to 10,365.32 points. Much of the market's attention was on the landmark Trump-Xi summit on Thursday and Friday. ( read original story ...)
Zacks Investment Research upgraded Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSNGY) to Hold in a report released today.
Zacks Investment Research has upgraded Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSNGY) to Hold in a report released on 04/05/2017. Yesterday Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (ADR) (NASDAQ:HSNGY) traded 1.06% higher at $20.10. The company’s 50-day moving average is $20.38 ... ( read original story ...)
Captains set for Hong Kong as Norton on course to break try record
World Rugby Vice-Chairman Agustín Pichot said: "Hong Kong is one of the biggest and most unique tournaments on the HSBC Sevens Series circuit and this weekend will be yet another fantastic event. "South Africa are deservedly leading the field but there ... ( read original story ...)
Royal Dutch Shell strikes deal to offload its Hong Kong LPG business as $30bn sell-off programme rolls on
Royal Dutch Shell has announced a deal to sell its liquefied petroleum gas business in Hong Kong and Macau to DCC Energy for $150.3million as it continues its $30billion asset sales programme. The Anglo-Dutch oil major has been active in the two locations ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong food and craft artisans struggle to reclaim disappearing traditions
Suen) Hong Kong Foodie Tours takes a small group on a walk through ... New operators might choose to develop innovative streams of revenue to help supplement the parent business. Pat Chun,a brand known for its sweet vinegars, for example, has branched ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong poultry sellers call for financial help to fight bird flu threat
Hong Kong poultry sellers have called for financial support from the government to introduce better facilities to separate consumers and live chickens in wet markets amid the threat of bird flu. This came as the government launched a two-month public ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘dream machine’ explores a culture’s tension, uncertain future
Hong Kong is much more than one of the world’s most recognized metropolises. The city, whose name translates as “Fragrant Harbour,” has played an essential role in the rise of global trade and finance. As a former British colony, it became a gateway ... ( read original story ...)
Deloitte, HKMA to develop blockchain PoC for trade finance in Honk Kong
Deloitte, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), and large trade finance banks in Hong Kong have teamed up to developed a distributed ledger technology (DLT) proof of concept for trade finance. Participant financial institutions include Bank of China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tech start-up Kami is named ‘most investible company' by Belfast accelerator StartPlanetNI
A BELFAST-nurtured Hong Kong-led tech start-up that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create literate machines has been named ‘most investible company' following a three-month business accelerator programme at StartPlanetNI. Entrepreneurs Alex Cheung ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares turn lower by noon as financials dip
HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Hong Kong shares retreated following a choppy trading session, as losses by Chinese banks overshadowed advances by mainland infrastructure companies after authorities announced plans for a new economic zone. The Hang Seng ... ( read original story ...)
‘Pink Star’ diamond sells for record $71.2 million in Hong Kong after failed auction three years ago
HONG KONG — A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the “Pink Star” sold for $71.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house. The oval mixed-cut diamond ... ( read original story ...)
A slice of luxury: Hong Kong's high-end fruit fad
It might be a healthy food choice, but Hong Kong's latest fruit fad is doing serious damage to shoppers' wallets. From luxury supermarkets to outdoor stalls, expensive premium produce is increasingly on show and sought after by customers. At Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Pink diamond auctioned for record US$71.2M in Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the "Pink Star" sold for $71.2 million at a Sotheby's auction Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house. The oval mixed-cut diamond smashed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens: Ultimate Guide to the feature world series event
AUSTRALIA’S men’s coach Andy Friend has made three changes to his squad for this week’s Hong Kong Sevens after finishing seventh in Vancouver. Veteran Ed Jenkins will become the first Australian to play in 50 world series tournaments while Boyd ... ( read original story ...)