Not too long ago, it was universally agreed among the traders and bankers of the world that the city-state of Hong Kong was the place to do business in Asia. Its reputation as one of the freest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong insurer Blue Cross adopts blockchain to speed up medical claims, eliminate fraud
William Yeung, co-founder of MediConCen, a Hong Kong start-up that develops blockchain-based medical apps, said insurance claimants and clinics in Blue Cross’s network can save a lot of time with the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines expands board as it seeks fresh funds to survive
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) ex-director Zhong Guosong has been appointed its chairman as part of a board expansion aimed at turning around the struggling company, formerly ... ( read original story ...)
More countries promote reverse mortgage-like programs
According to the Times of Malta, licensed credit and financial institutions will begin offering reverse mortgages on Sept. 1, 2019, and the government is currently working to put the proper framework ... ( read original story ...)
Smart City, Startups, AI, Voice Recognition Were Hot Buttons at Hong Kong’s Spring Fairs
The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), co-located with the International ICT Expo, just concluded on April 16, having drawn in aggregate around 3,600 exhibitors from 27 countries and global ... ( read original story ...)
Dorsett Hospitality International Presents Dorsett Discoveries, Promotes Hong Kong Art as Affordable Art Fair’s Exclusive Hotel Partner 2019
HONG KONG — Dorsett Hospitality International is proud to be the Exclusive Hotel Partner for Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong, London Battersea Autumn and Singapore 2019. As part of their ongoing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s dollar millionaires swell at the slowest pace since 2014, due to trade war-induced bear market
The number of Hong Kong residents with at least HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) in assets, including property holdings, rose 3 per cent last year to a record 511,000, based on Citibank’s telephone ... ( read original story ...)
AB InBev enrols Citi, BofAML to work on $5 billion Hong Kong IPO
Hong Kong: Anheuser-Busch InBev has enlisted Citigroup and Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) to the team of banks working on the sale of its Asia-Pacific business, three people with direct ... ( read original story ...)
Sinotruk (Hong Kong)’s (HKG:3808) Wonderful 352% Share Price Increase Shows How Capitalism Can Build Wealth
The company reported its financial results recently; you can catch up on the latest numbers by reading our company report. Check out our latest analysis for Sinotruk (Hong Kong) While markets are ... ( read original story ...)
The beautiful, colorful chaos of Hong Kong
The beautiful, colorful chaos of Hong Kong From neon signs in the Ladies Market to murals on Hollywood Road to the Big Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong can be a bit overwhelming at first. Check out ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong domestic worker fired for cancer awarded damages
A domestic worker sacked after a cancer diagnosis was awarded damages by a Hong Kong court Monday, in a case that highlighted exploitation of foreign women toiling as maids in the wealthy financial ... ( read original story ...)
Anheuser-Busch InBev adds Citi, BAML to banks working on $5 billion Asian IPO: sources
The two join Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan, both of which are the sponsors, or leads, for the planned Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) which could raise up to $5 billion for the heavily ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares inch down on global slowdown fears
Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Monday, as signs of slowing China and global economic growth offset optimism related to the Sino-U.S. trade talks and a jump in bank lending in China. ** At the close ... ( read original story ...)
Will Hang Seng Index hit the 40,000 mark this year?
Likewise, the bullish camp believes Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index may hit 40,000 points within this ... In the meantime, the US central bank has put on hold its rate hikes and balance sheet ... ( read original story ...)