Fitch Affirms Hang Seng Bank and CCB Asia; Outlook Stable

(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, May 11 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hang Seng Bank Limited's (HSB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDRs) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook. The agency has also affirmed China ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong pro-democracy rally venue bid rejected

The organisers of Hong Kong's biggest annual pro-democracy march say their application to begin their protest in the usual venue has been rejected. The Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) said the decision was taken by the government department which runs ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong pro-democracy rally application rejected

Hong Kong's authorities have not commented on the claim. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Free Press news portal reported that Victoria Park would be used by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association, which holds its own events to mark the handover on 1 July 1997. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong shoebox, coffin homes a challenge for new leader

The reality is a one-room "shoebox" cubicle, one of five partitioned out of a small apartment in an aging walkup in a working class Hong Kong neighborhood. Into the 120-square foot room are crammed a bunk bed, small couch, fridge, washing machine and tiny ... ( read original story ...)

Business News: mcgarrybowen Hong Kong names business director

JWT Hong Kong’s Ruby Lee has joined mcgarrybowen Hong Kong as business director. Lee has over 20 years experience in advertising and worked with clients like HSBC, Coca Cola, P&G, CSL, SONY and adidas. JWT Hong Kong’s Ruby Lee has joined mcgarrybowen ... ( read original story ...)

China official lauds Macau security law in hint to Hong Kong

China's No. 3 official lauded Macau's anti-subversion legislation during a visit to the city Tuesday in a message that appeared aimed at nearby Hong Kong. Similar legislation proposed there has stalled because of opposition from pro-democracy supporters. ( read original story ...)

mcgarrybowen Hong Kong names business director

JWT Hong Kong’s Ruby Lee has joined mcgarrybowen Hong Kong as business director. Lee has over 20 years experience in advertising and worked with clients like HSBC, Coca Cola, P&G, CSL, SONY and adidas. In her new role, she will be working to strengthen ... ( read original story ...)