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Andy Lau's baby dragon girl is born

Both the Hong Kong superstar and his wife proudly welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on 8 May (read the story…) Related items Andy Lau for Hong Kong Chief Executive Scarlet Fever Outbreak in Hong Kong Spreads to Macau, South China Scarlet fever kills 2nd child in HK, epidemic to peak Scarlet fever...

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Hong Kong Economy Set for Slowest Growth Since 2009

Hong Kong’s economy probably grew at the slowest pace since the global financial crisis in the first quarter as weakness in exports adds to challenges for incoming Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong Economy Expands Faster-Than-Forecast 7.2%, Adding to Bubble Risk Hong Kong Shares Slip, but Shanghai Climbs Most...

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Asia Markets: Hong Kong stocks extend fall in broadly weak Asia

Hong Kong stocks drop for a sixth straight session to lead some major Asian markets lower as China’s export and import figures disappoint and European debt worries remain in focus. (read the story…) Related items Asia Markets: Shanghai, Hong Kong stocks jump on easing hopes Asia Markets: Asia stocks diverge as Hong Kong slips...

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Lin Qiang, Biju Patnaik, Hidetaka Kato and Vichai Assarasakorn Join the 8-member JNA Awards Judging Panel

HONG KONG, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Jewellery News Asia, organiser of the prestigious JNA Awards, announced today the final judging panel which now comprises Mr. Lin Qiang, President and Managing … (read the story…) Related items Industry Heavyweights to Sit on JNA Awards 2012 Judging Panel Zentric, Inc.'s Hong Kong Subsidiary Secures 20MW...

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Hong Kong To Beef Up IPO Rules

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has launched a two-month consultation on enhancing the regulatory regime of listing sponsors. The SFC proposes that sponsors should be reasonably satisfied that information in an initial public offering prospectus is true, accurate and complete. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong To Implement AML Guidelines...

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Hong Kong stocks down in midday trade

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong stocks languished in Wednesday trading, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.9%, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lower by 1,9%. Over on the mainland, the Shanghai Composite was 1.3% lower. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit...

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Hong Kong Stock Market Searching For Support

The Hong Kong stock market has closed lower now in five straight sessions, plummeting more than 980 points or 4.8 percent en route to a fresh three-week closing low. The Hang Seng Index finished just above the 20,330-point plateau, and now analysts are predicting another soft start for the market when it opens on...

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Hong Kong bolsters ties with emerging economies

Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) – Hong Kong is continuing to foster trade relationships with emerging economies including Thailand as global economic power shifts from the West to the East, and is seeking membership in the Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA). (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong Art Fair Reels in the Million-Dollar Deals Hong...

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GuestLogix Strengthens Presence in Asia-Pacific Region with Opening of Headquarters in Hong Kong

TORONTO, ONTARIO and HONG KONG, CHINA– – GuestLogix Inc. , the leading global provider of onboard retail and payment technology to airlines and the passenger travel industry, today celebrates the opening … (read the story…) Related items Chalco and Ivanhoe Mines Note Status Of SouthGobi Resources SouthGobi Resources Announces Extension to Expected Closing Date...

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Lujiazui Breakfast: News And Views About China Stocks ??? May 7

Investors in China's main financial district are talking about the following before the start of trade today:?? Shares in?? China may fall on worries about the stability of the global financial system after the Socialist Party candidate Francois Hollande triumphed in the French presidential election. Greek elections are also stirring worries about the future...

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