while Asian markets have had a blistering start to the year, with China’s blue-chip CSI300 up 30 percent so far and Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng index rising 11 percent. “There’s been a ... ( read original story ...)
Top Fintech startups in Singapore
Recently awarded the Gold Award for Payment Tech Category (Startup) at the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA) Fintech Achievement Award Ceremony 2018 held in Hong Kong on 26 February, ... ( read original story ...)
Silvestre de Sousa strikes with Horse Of Fortune in the Macau Hong Kong Trophy
It was also Hong Kong’s eighth win in the race, which will have a return leg at Sha Tin later this season. Yip received the eight-year-old gelding from rival trainer Tony Millard at the start of the t... ( read original story ...)
1,500 turtles found duct taped inside luggage left at Manila airport
According to the Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC NAIA) in Manila ... creatures into the country on a flight from Hong Kong. “The passenger may have been informed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines is the world’s most punctual airline
With 83.57 percent of its planes arriving and leaving on time, Hong Kong Airlines is the world's most punctual airline, according to a study from the AirHelp platform, covering a two-year period. Asia... ( read original story ...)
BMO Private Bank Asia Honoured For Excellence In Wealth Planning
TORONTO and HONG KONG, March 4, 2019 /CNW/ - BMO Private Bank Asia, part of BMO Wealth Management, has won the award for "Wealth Planning Team" at the WealthBriefingAsia Greater China Awards 2019. Thi... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Washington and Beijing are close to reaching an agreement
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 NIK, +1.02% added 1.2%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng HSI, +0.51% advanced 1.1% and Seoul’s Kospi SEU, -0.22% was 0.3% higher. Sydney’s S&P-ASX XJO, +0.40% gained 0.5%. New Zealand NZ50GR, ... ( read original story ...)
Consider This Before Buying Hong Kong Finance Group Limited (HKG:1273) For The 3.4% Dividend
Dividends play a key role in compounding returns over time and can form a large part of our portfolio return. Historically, Hong Kong Finance Group Limited (HKG:1273) has been paying a dividend to ... ( read original story ...)
Murder Case Poses Dilemma for Hong Kong on Sending Suspects to China
A Hong Kong resident was detained in the mainland side of the terminal in October because he was wanted by a court in the neighboring mainland city of Shenzhen for owing money in a home sale, the main... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong millennials’ trust in government surprisingly higher than others. But what brought about this change?
Public relations agency annual Edelman’s Trust Barometer shows Hongkongers’ trust levels in government, media, business and NGOs surged by an average 10 percentage points to 55pc – the biggest jump of ... ( read original story ...)
KKR Appoints Kate Richdale as Member and Head of Strategy & Business Development in Asia Pacific
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global investment firm KKR today announced the appointment of Kate Richdale as Member and Head of Strategy & Business Development in Asia Pacific. In this role, Ms. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based labour news site Worker News blocked in mainland China
The website of a grassroots news organisation reporting on global labour issues has been blocked in the mainland, but its Hong Kong-based staff have vowed to keep China in their sights. Worker News is... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property is ready to roar back. Here’s why.
Hong Kong may be expensive, but at least it's open. Nisha Gopalan is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering deals and banking. ( read original story ...)
Warburg-Backed Logistics Platform ESR Files for HK IPO Worth Up to $1.5B
At $1.5 billion ESR’s IPO would be the biggest real estate stock debut on the Hong Kong exchange since Dalian Wanda’s $3.7 billion listing in 2014, according to Mingtiandi estimates. The IPO for ESR, ... ( read original story ...)