... around the globe are eagerly awaiting the listing decision of the initial public offering (IPO) of Saudi Aramco, the Saudi state-owned oil company. Hong Kong, London, New York and Tokyo are vying to list the IPO of the company expected to have a ... ( read original story ...)
Video: Hong Kong police arrest man who stole HK$70k from Bank of East Asia headquarters
A 57-year-old man was arrested in Tin Shui Wai on Wednesday for allegedly robbing the Bank of East Asia headquarters in Central. The man, surnamed To, gave a bank teller a note at around 3:30pm, before handing her a plastic bag at gunpoint, according to ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong Financial Secretary projects gradual pressure on property market as prices hit fresh highs
HONG KONG, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary said on Wednesday the city’s red-hot property market will gradually come under pressure as more flats hit the market and interest rates are expected to rise. Hong Kong is one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gets artsy and other travel news
March is the best time for artsy travellers to explore Hong Kong. During Hong Kong Arts Month, events take place across the city — everything from major exhibitions to dance, music, theatre and local happenings. Here is a sample: * The 46th Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Hong Kong upset about an export industry that doesn’t exist? Look to Beijing for the answer
The Hong Kong government and industry players lashed out yesterday at Washington’s plan to impose tariffs on aluminium imports from the mainland and the city, which has been dragged into escalating Sino-US trade tensions. - SCMP, February 28 I have an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Science Park to take the lead on driving innovation and technology as it receives major cash injection
Hong Kong’s Science Park is set to play a leading role in the government’s drive to turn the city into an innovation and technology (I&T) hub as it was granted a major slice of the HK$50 billion funding package dedicated to hi-tech industries. ( read original story ...)