HONG KONG — Ship Street is quintessentially Hong Kong ... After more than 30 years in the real-estate business, Lily Wong, a local agent, knows most Chinese clients are not interested in even looking at haunted apartments. “They wouldn’t rent, ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels plans on new Peninsula properties in London, Istanbul and Yangon
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), owner of the Peninsula ... according to HSH chairman and business tycoon Michael Kadoorie. “The [hotels] that take up the most work are the most recent ones,” Kadoorie, who also chairs the power company CLP Holdings ... ( read original story ...)
Former Amaya CEO says Hong Kong investors to fund bid for firm
David Baazov, the former chief executive of online gaming company Amaya Inc, disclosed new details on Friday of funding for his proposed offer to buy the Canadian firm, saying two Hong Kong-based investors had committed $3.45-billion. In filings to the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Stocks open higher
[HONG KONG] Shares in Hong Kong edged up in early trade Friday, recovering the previous day's losses and tracking a rally across most other Asian markets. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.16 per cent, or 35.77 points, to 22,644.26. But the benchmark Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Shenzhen stock market link to launch Dec 5
The start date was decided by Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC ... with insider trading and dramatic swings in share prices seemingly unconnected to underlying business prospects. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index soared by 150 ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong : BOCHK extends business hours of designated branches
11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Strategy and Budget Committee 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Risk Committee 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Remuneration Committee 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Nomination Committee ( read original story ...)
Veeko, Wanko and Colourmix parent finds Singapore tougher than HK
Colourmix holds its own Beauty is the powerhouse of the Veeko business. The company has 87 Colourmix stores – five more than at the same time last year – of which 82 are in Hong Kong, four in Macau and one in the mainland. In August 2015, the group ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat as softness in banks and property overshadow gains in casinos
Hong Kong stocks edged down on Thursday, as a rally in mining, insurance and casino stocks was offset by the retreat of the heavily weighed property, banking and oil sectors. The Hang Seng Index closed at 22,608.49, down 0.3 per cent or 68.2 points ... ( read original story ...)
Can business and politics mix, in the US under Trump, or in Hong Kong?
Like nearly everyone, I was surprised by the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States. I don’t remember any election that has produced such strong emotions or uncertainty. His victory is a warning that the world really is changing. ( read original story ...)
House-Hunting in Hong Kong With the App That Sees Dead People
HONG KONG — Ship Street is quintessentially Hong Kong ... After more than 30 years in the real estate business, Lily Wong, a local agent, knows that most Chinese clients are not interested in even looking at haunted apartments. “They wouldn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Free market must decide Hong Kong port's future in container business
The ports situation in South China is rapidly changing and while Hong Kong's role within it must evolve as well, the impetus must come from the private sector as it has always done in the city. The importance of letting the free market decide the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland getting $1.4 billion expansion, adding Frozen and Marvel themed lands
Not to be outdone by its mainland counterpart, Hong Kong Disneyland is looking to boost business with a $1.4 billion expansion that will include two new areas based on Frozen and Marvel. This multi-year, mega-upgrade will take place between 2018 and 2023 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland adding 'Frozen' land in $1.4 billion expansion
"Hong Kong tourism is in an adjustment period," the city's commerce ... The move adds to planned growth at Disney's parks division, its second-largest business after TV networks. The company opened its US$5.5 billion Shanghai resort in June and announced ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland Is Adding ‘Frozen’ and Marvel Lands in a $1.4 Billion Expansion
Disney’s CEO has said that the company’s giant new Shanghai theme park isn’t hurting business in Hong Kong. Still, it’s a smart move to expand the older park with attractions that can’t be found in Shanghai. — Hannah Sampson Walt Disney Co. is ... ( read original story ...)