Public and private housing blocks are seen in Hong Kong. Private home prices in Hong Kong rose by 1.08% in November, marking the fastest pace of growth in six months, according to data compiled by the Rating and Valuation Department released yesterday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong eyes blockbuster China tech IPO queue
Hong Kong bankers are eyeing a slew of blockbuster IPOs from Chinese technology firms with a total market capitalisation of some $500 billion over the next two years, in a sharp contrast to 2017 – the city’s worst year for raising equity in a decade. ( read original story ...)
Marks & Spencer sells Hong Kong stores as it retreats from overseas markets
The move comes less than two months after M&S spared its Hong Kong operation in a reshaping of its business. It announced the closure of 30 UK stores and is converting 45 more into food-only outlets as it cut back on floor space devoted to its clothing ranges. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks hit 10-year high; China up on factory activity
Hong Kong stocks rose to the highest level in over a decade on ... Sentiment is also buoyed by a private business survey showing growth in China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly picked up to a four-month high in December as factories cranked up ... ( read original story ...)
Yuanta Commercial Bank from Taiwan opens Hong Kong branch (with photo)
Yuanta Commercial Bank from Taiwan officially opened its Hong Kong branch today (January 2), leveraging Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre and its strategic location to expand its business outside Taiwan and extend its footprint in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Thousands of protesters throng city streets in warning against China’s reach
Thousands of people have marched through the streets of Hong Kong on New Year's Day to warn China not to meddle further in the city's affairs and undermine its autonomy. Protesters said the main aim was to "Protect Hong Kong" Their concerns included China ... ( read original story ...)
Hsbc bank china
As HSBC China, the Bank incorporates the previous mainland China offices of The Hongkong. HSBC Bank (China) Beijing Relocation on www. HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited operates as a banking and financial services organization in China. Die Bank ist ein ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tribunal Rejects HSBC Appeal, Upholds Record Fine
A Hong Kong tribunal on Tuesday upheld the bulk of a fine imposed on a unit of HSBC Holdings PLC that would be the largest ever meted out by Hong Kong’s securities regulator. The city’s Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal ordered HSBC Private Bank ... ( read original story ...)
After tough year, Hong Kong democracy protesters sound warning to China on New Year’s day
HONG KONG (Reuters) - After a year that saw democracy advocates in Hong Kong jailed and ousted from public office, thousands marched through the streets of Hong Kong on New Year's Day to warn China not to meddle further in the city's affairs and undermine ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-Beijing protesters march in Hong Kong
Angry protesters marched through Hong Kong Monday against what they described as suppression by Beijing, days after Chinese authorities ruled that part of a city rail station would come under mainland law. Semi-autonomous Hong Kong has been ruled under a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong eyes blockbuster China technology IPO queue, led by Xiaomi
Hong Kong raised $32.8 billion in equity capital in 2017 ... “There are a number of big deals likely to come to market that are backed by strong business dynamics and exposure to China — all at a time when people are reallocating to the region.” ( read original story ...)
‘Boo’, ‘nano’ and ‘DQ’ – eight of the catchiest terms from Hong Kong news headlines in 2017
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 ...)