one would find it almost impossible to escape the influence of this Hong Kong conglomerate whose sprawling business empire spans five sectors. Butterfield and Swire, a trading company then headquartered in Liverpool, founded its Hong Kong branch in 1870. ( read original story ...)
Global Markets Summer Analyst – Hong Kong – November/2017 – HSBC
For those on WSO with some entrepreneurial spirit- this is a guest post/syndication from Dan Andrews of tropicalmba.com- an entrepreneur who I have a lot of respect for and have a learned a ton from over the last few years from via his blog/podcasts. ( read original story ...)
Tencent-backed We Doctor scales up to prepare for planned Hong Kong IPO
We Doctor, the Tencent-backed Chinese online healthcare services firm, has completed internal business integration (in Chinese) and scaled up its four verticals—medical cloud, healthcare, medicine, and insurance. The company is also raising $500 million ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ex-cardinal warns against Vatican-China deal
HONG KONG – Hong Kong's retired archbishop has warned that a deal between the Vatican and China that cedes too much power to Beijing would place the country's Catholic followers in a big "birdcage." Cardinal Joseph Zen said Friday that the Holy See ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court rejects UK banker’s double murder appeal
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Friday rejected a British banker's appeal of his conviction in the gruesome murders of two Indonesian women. Three Court of Appeal judges said in their decision that Rurik Jutting's appeal had no merit. Jutting is ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly outbreak: Hong Kong schools shut down amid flu outbreak
Some 203 adults and 12 children developed severe complications after becoming infected, The South China Morning Post reported Australian expat Alexis Galloway, 33, who lives in Hong Kong with her husband and three young children, told news.com.au she had ... ( read original story ...)
Wilting sales for Hong Kong florists ahead of Lunar New Year as interest in festive blooms fades
While Lunar New Year decorations typically include plants and flowers that symbolise luck and good fortune, florists in Hong Kong expect overall sales to droop compared to last year, with some estimating earnings to fall by up to 30 per cent. Those who ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police search for masked man who abandoned young boy in Kowloon Park
A young boy believed to be disabled was found abandoned in a Hong Kong park on Tuesday, prompting police to investigate whether he was brought from mainland China and dumped in the city. Police were searching for a masked man who was captured by security ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong regulator says to crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges for rule violations
HONG KONG (REUTERS) - Hong Kong regulator the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said on Friday (Feb 9) it would crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges that operate in the Asian financial hub without a licence or violate local securities laws. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong couple among 7 still missing after deadly Taiwan quake
Taiwan’s official Central News Agency reported. The pair had registered at the hotel under the name Peter So. Hong Kong’s Immigration Department said 17 people and their relatives had sought help, and 15 individuals were safe as of 5pm on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Good News for Elephants: Major Ivory Market Will Close
Conservationists applauded the news but expressed reservations about the long timetable ... is the world’s largest consumer of ivory. Because of Hong Kong’s close proximity to China, and the existence of its own booming legal market, it too has emerged ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks close 3.10 pct lower
HONG KONG, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong stocks closed down 943.850 points, or 3.10 percent, to 29,507.42 points on Friday. The benchmark Hang Seng Index traded between 29,129.26 and 29,679.20. Turnover totaled 219.00 billion Hong Kong dollars (about 28.00 ... ( read original story ...)
INTER CLUB HONG KONG VISITS MILAN
Inter Club Hong Kong members were treated to an exclusive experience that allowed them to experience the world of Inter up close MILAN - It was an exclusive and unforgettable experience for Inter Club Hong Kong members who had the chance to visit the city ... ( read original story ...)
Sink or swim. Hong Kong lenders must get smart with virtual banks as fintechs snap at their heels
As one of the premier international financial centres in the world, Hong Kong has a well-established and developed banking system. But despite the size of the financial industry and the presence of branches in every corner, customers are among the least ... ( read original story ...)