HONG KONG/SINGAPORE Beijing on Friday warned countries against ... as well as full compliance with all regulatory and trade requirements in its conduct of business," the spokesman said. APL is a subsidiary of the French-based CMA CGM Group. ( read original story ...)
New cabinet members will broaden opinion in Hong Kong’s Executive Council, Leung Chun-ying says
Leung declined to comment on whether his financial minister’s plan would affect his possible re-election bid. Hong Kong business sector backs John Tsang to lead city, senior Liberal Party official claims The appointment of the Liberal Party chief sparked ... ( read original story ...)
Buyback activity on Hong Kong exchange falls for first time in four weeks
The buying slowed after rising for three straight weeks while the selling among directors rose for the second straight week based on filings on the Hong Kong exchange in the fourth week of November. Buyers outweighed sellers with 33 companies that recorded ... ( read original story ...)
How to enjoy Hong Kong on a budget
Hong Kong’s skyline filled with endless skyscrapers may make ... current room views of construction sites and cranes will change in the future to a booming business district. As it is at the moment, the location means you will have to jump on the Metro ... ( read original story ...)
Baazov filing says US$3.45 billion still lined up to take Amaya private
MONTREAL - The founder and former chief executive of online gaming firm Amaya Inc. says he still has US$3.45 billion in committed financing from a pair of Hong-Kong-based investors lined up to buy the company. That's US$200 million less than the original ... ( read original story ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)