HONG KONG — There were no banners. No raised fists. As night fell on Tuesday, more than a thousand protesters dressed in black held a silent march through the central business area of Hong Kong. They took care not to jaywalk. Then they quietly dispersed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks up two percent as Trump fears ease; China also up
SHANGHAI Hong Kong stocks rebounded over 2 percent on Thursday, joining a global rebound as shocked investors picked up the pieces after Republican Donald Trump's surprise victory in the U.S. presidential election. Hong Kong's benchmark index tumbled over ... ( read original story ...)
Quam Securities Inaugurated Its First Quam Direct Spot in Hong Kong
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quam Securities Company Limited (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Quam Limited) successfully inaugurated its first Quam Direct Spot at Shop A1, G/F, 37 Leighton Road in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong on November 5, 2016. ( read original story ...)
Risky business for Hong Kong sex workers after killings
The killing of two young Indonesian women by British banker Rurik Jutting sent chills through Hong Kong's sex worker community -- but two years on, many say harsh economic realities leave them with no choice but to take the same risks. Renowned as a safe ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's faith in rule of law shaken by China ruling
Hong Kong has regarded China with apprehension since its 1997 handover, but Beijing's latest intervention has shaken faith in the city's cherished rule of law, and its status as a place to do business in Asia. Its move to block two pro-independence ... ( read original story ...)
China risk tarnishes HK business hub
For decades, Hong Kong has thrived as an Asian business hub thanks to its combination of Western freedoms, independent courts and closeness to mainland China's booming market. Now, political and economic ills from the mainland are eroding that edge. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines the atest new airline to land in Auckland
which last week sold some return Auckland-Hong Kong fares for $750 return, will compete against established carriers Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand on the route. Cathay has just introduced a new plane on the route and recently dropped business class ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is trying to prick its housing bubble
Hong Kong’s top official has raised the property stamp duty for the second time in three years to dampen soaring real estate prices in the world’s least affordable city, ahead of an election campaign where housing affordability is likely to be a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues licences to eight more stored-value service providers
A law came into effect last November to regulate the previously unsupervised electronic payment business. Providers were given one ... He said this would not pose a threat to Hong Kong’s payment or financial systems. Cheng said “several companies ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks continue to slide amid US election uncertainty
Hong Kong stocks continued to decline, reaching a near three-month low at Friday’s close, after the US market logged its longest losing streak since the global financial crisis as fears lingered over the US election. The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.18 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials meet crab traders to better understand business in wake of tainted product scare
Food safety authorities met hairy-crab traders on Friday for the first time after officials were accused of being ignorant of how the business operates. The Centre for Food Safety met some of the distributors after two hairy crab samples, which came from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong firms urged to work harder as social and governance compliance deadline looms
As the first ever deadline draws closer for Hong Kong’s listed firms to comply with their obligation to make disclosures on their environment, social and governance (ESG) policies, a study showed that they need to work harder to ensure compliance. ( read original story ...)
Friday Flyday: Hong Kong to Tokyo-Narita on ANA
Welcome on board my trip from Hong Kong to Tokyo-Narita on ANA. The 767-300s flying the route offer the carrier’s regional business class product which is not especially modern (recliner seat, relatively small IFE screens), but it is also a reasonably ... ( read original story ...)
Women's trip to Hong Kong will explore Chinese business
Women's trip to Hong Kong will explore Chinese business GEM2016 Travelling Mastermind, a nusiness expedition to Hong Kong, will provide female executives considering of trade with China Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://mycj.co/2fnUZiv ( read original story ...)