If you want to buy an iPhone 4S in Hong Kong, you might have to enter a lottery–for reservations that is. Apple is testing a new system in its retail store where you can essentially win a chance to buy a phone. (read the story…) Related items Samsung, Google unveil phone for revamped Android...
Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang may hand out as much as HK$40 billion ($5.2 billion) in his last budget tomorrow, from tax rebates to property-rate waivers, as an economic slowdown starts to bite. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong May Hand Out $5.2 Billion in Budget Amid Slowdown Hong Kong May Hand...
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The Philippine economy grew at slower-than-expected 3.7 percent last year, weighed down by government underspending, the continuing euro debt crisis, and the sluggish US economic recovery, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) reported Monday. (read the story…) Related items PHL economy slowed down in 2011 – NSCB Volkswagen’s 2011 China, Hong Kong Sales Rise...
HONG KONG, Jan 30 (Reuters) – News and developments inAsia private equity from Reuters News for Lunar New Year and theweek ending January 27. JANUARY 27 INDIAN CONSUMER products maker Jyothy Laboratories … (read the story…) Related items Asia Private Equity Weekly News, Dec 19, 2011 Major fund industry news in Asia for week...
In the wake of some optimistic NY lawmakers' proposed bill to ban food on subways , we thought we'd share the video that's been sparking tensions between Hong Kong residents and mainland Chinese visitors . While it's not as knockdown and drag-out as the infamous NYC subway spaghetti fight , it does get pretty...
With his immaculately tailored suits and signature dicky bow, Donald Tsang, chief executive of Hong Kong, makes an unlikely prophet. (read the story…) Related items Asia: Hong Kong leaps into the new year, Nikkei lags China to ease controls on HK listings: regulator Hong Kong's 'haunted' homes prove a bargain for expats IMF executive...
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News Corporation today announced that Matthew Anderson, News Corporation’s Group Director, Strategy and Corporate Affairs, Europe and Asia, will step down from his position in Lond (read the story…) Related items Asia’s largest wine fair kicks off in Hong Kong CIC, Sinopec among investors in oil sands IPO: source Perception, Opportunity in Volatility –...
A popular pedestrian rest area at The Forum in Exchange Square will have a fresh new look by early 2014 that will not come at the cost of its famous statues and fountain, the landlord has pledged. (read the story…) Related items China loosens grip on yuan Finding a Custom Tailor in Hong Kong...
