App lets Hong Kong homebuyers know if houses are haunted

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)