where he managed and developed new schools in Hong Kong. From 2013 to 2016, Kong was the Head of Operations Development at The Kowloon Motor Bus Company. Kong spent several years at McKinsey & Co. after beginning his career at Cathay Pacific Airways. ( read original story ...)
McDonald's sells most of China, HK business to CITIC, Carlyle for $2.1 billion
HONG KONG McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) has agreed to sell the bulk of its China and Hong Kong business to state-backed conglomerate CITIC Ltd (0267.HK) and Carlyle Group LP (CG.O) for up to $2.1 billion, seeking to expand rapidly without using much of its own ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald's Sells China, HK business to CITIC, Carlyle for $2.1B
McDonald's has agreed to sell the bulk of its China and Hong Kong business to state-backed conglomerate CITIC and Carlyle Group for up to $2.1 billion, seeking to expand rapidly without using much of its own capital. Continue Reading Below The 20-year deal ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald's sells most of China, HK business to CITIC, Carlyle for US$2.1 billion
HONG KONG: McDonald's Corp has agreed to sell the bulk of its China and Hong Kong business to state-backed conglomerate CITIC Ltd and Carlyle Group LP for up to US$2.1 billion, seeking to expand rapidly without using much of its own capital. The 20-year ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald's sells China business in $2.1B deal
HONG KONG - Fast food giant McDonald's says it is selling a controlling stake in its China business to a group of investors led by state-owned Chinese conglomerate Citic in a deal worth up to $2.1 billion. The company said in a statement Monday that Citic ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald's sells China business in deal worth up to $2.1B
HONG KONG - Fast-food giant McDonald's is selling a controlling stake in its China business to a group of investors led by state-owned Chinese conglomerate Citic in a deal worth up to $2.1 billion, the companies said Monday. Citic Ltd. and its investment ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald's sells most of China, HK businesses to CITIC, Carlyle for $2.1 billion
Hong Kong-listed CITIC Ltd will own about 32 percent of the business, with CITIC Capital, an affiliate company that manages private equity funds and other alternative assets, holding another 20 percent. Carlyle will control 28 percent of the business ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Sells Control Of China, Hong Kong Business To Citic, Carlyle For $2.1B
McDonald’s has finalized a deal to sell a controlling stake in its operations in China and Hong Kong to a group of investors led by the Chinese state-backed Citic Limited. Under the terms of the deal announced Monday, the fast food giant will retain ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s to sell its Hong Kong and China operations for HK$16.14 billion
US fast-food giant McDonald’s will sell a controlling stake in its mainland China and Hong Kong franchise business to a consortium of Citic Group and the Carlyle Group for up to US$2.08 billion (HK$16.14 billion), the companies said Monday. Citic Limited ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must target private cars to stop the city grinding to a halt
One of Hong Kong’s major competitive advantages over other Asian cities was that it was easy to get around and attend three or four business meetings a day. That is rapidly disappearing and we are becoming just another congested Asian city. The ... ( read original story ...)
After a horrible year, luxury fashion brands pin hopes on the return of Chinese consumers in 2017
Executives interviewed by McKinsey were pinning their hopes for a turnaround ... The consultancy estimated luxury goods sales in Hong Kong fell 15 per cent for the full year 2016. The drop can be partly explained by Hong Kong’s US-dollar linked currency ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Dollar Gains as PMI Shows Expansion at Last
The Hong Kong Dollar gained against its US counterpart on Thursday after the release of data suggesting the first expansion in the territory’s private-sector business activity for nearly two years. The Nikkei Hong Kong Purchasing Managers’ Index rose ... ( read original story ...)
Can a Disputed Patch of Land Reinvigorate Hong Kong’s Tech Scene?
The territory’s economy, dominated by finance, was slow to embrace the startup crowd. But funding today is soaring. And initiatives like Alibaba’s $130 million Hong Kong Investment Program are enticing more young professionals into the entrepreneurial ... ( read original story ...)
Third airline to offer direct flights to Hong Kong from Vancouver
Flights will be on an Airbus A330 aircraft with 283 seats. Hong Kong Airlines said prices for round-trip return tickets start at $634 for economy and $2,767 for business, before fuel surcharges, taxes and other charges which were not specified. Economy ... ( read original story ...)