Hong Kong weathered several storms – both literal and figurative – this year with the city struck by a super typhoon and a series of political crises. Politically, frequent filibustering in the Legislative Council chamber and the jailing of over a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong developers battle to rein in building costs, and avoid red tape
Hong Kong is often trumpeted as one of the world’s most expensive cities in which to own a home, caught as it is in the perfect storm of limited land, dense population, and strong demand. But another significant factor is often overlooked: the cost of ... ( read original story ...)
BOC HONG KONG (HOLDINGS) LTD (2388)
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd. operates as a bank holding company for Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd., which provides banking and related financial services.The company operates through the following segments: Personal Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korea inspects Hong Kong ship over N. Korean oil
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea says it inspected a Hong Kong-flagged ship that allegedly violated U.N. sanctions by transferring oil to a North Korean vessel in October. An official from Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Friday that the Lighthouse Winmore ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong investors bullish on Philippines
The Board of Investments (BOI) said an 11-man delegation composed of representatives from business chambers, banking community and infrastructure and manufacturing companies from Hong Kong recently visited the country to explore investment opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks gain 36%, Shanghai rises 6.6% in 2017
Hong Kong stocks closed higher for their fifth consecutive session on Friday, bringing the Hang Seng's gains this year to 36 percent ... which was down 2.02 percent, Postal Savings Bank of China which fell 1.0 percent and China Pacific Insurance Group ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end 2017 up 36 pct
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks closed higher for their fifth consecutive session on Friday, bringing the Hang Seng’s gains this year to 36 ... Postal Savings Bank of China Co Ltd which fell 1.0 percent and China Pacific Insurance Group Co Ltd ... ( read original story ...)