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China to ease controls on HK listings: regulator

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China's securities regulator plans to relax controls on Hong Kong and overseas listings for Chinese companies and will push for issues of yuan-denominated shares in the offshore yuan market, its vice chairman … (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong to provide offshore yuan interbank rates Asia: Markets float higher on US tail-winds Bank...

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Hong Kong Consults On Waste Disposal Charges

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On January 10, 2012, Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department announced the launching of a consultation on whether or not the government should introduce charging for the disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW), in an effort to reduce its generation. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong and China Shares Decline, Chinese Banks Drag Hong...

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Hong Kong's 'haunted' homes prove a bargain for expats

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Expats could pick up a cut-price property in Hong Kong if they are willing to buy haunted homes which are widely avoided by superstitious locals (read the story…) Related items Davos 2012: Now it's the West's turn to listen to wise words from the East Asia: Hong Kong leaps into the new year, Nikkei...

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Hong Kong Issues Advice On RMB Investment Products

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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a list of frequently asked questions on its website to help investors understand the key features and risks specific to a new class of investment products which directly invest in mainland China’s bond and equity markets. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong To Implement...

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Ronald Singson Comes Home A Freeman

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After almost a year, former congressman Ronald Singson was released from a Hongkong correctional facility on January 14, 2012 after serving his sentence for possession of illegal drugs. (read the story…) Related items Just the tip of the iceberg Hong Kong and China Shares Decline, Chinese Banks Drag Hong Kong Shares Achieve Best January...

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UK, Hong Kong team up to boost London as yuan centre

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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is teaming up with Hong Kong to secure London a top spot as an offshore trading centre for the Chinese currency, as the UK aims to boost trade and investment ties with fast-growing … (read the story…) Related items China to ease controls on HK listings: regulator Hong Kong to...

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Ocean Heaven

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Actor Jet Li, famous for his martial arts skills won best actor for his dramatic role in the movie, Ocean Heaven. MANILA, Philippines — In May of 2010, while this author was in China, Hongkong’s action super star Jet Li was promoting his non-mainstream, lowbudget Chinese language production, “Ocean Heaven.”  The movie is a...

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Volkswagen’s 2011 China, Hong Kong Sales Rise 18% to Record

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Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest carmaker, said its sales in China and Hong Kong climbed 18 percent last year to a record, led by deliveries of Lavida and Sagitar sedans and demand for Audi luxury cars. (read the story…) Related items Record Number Of Regional Headquarters In Hong Kong 13. ADB forecasts solid growth for...

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Hong Kong protesters demand Dolce & Gabbana apologize for photo ban

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HONG KONG – Occupy Dolce & Gabbana? A Hong Kong outlet of the Italian fashion label has been the target of repeated protests because residents claim the store's staff have discriminated against them. (read the story…) Related items At Hong Kong Dolce And Gabbana, Protesters Demand Apology For Discrimination Hundreds protest at D&G photo...

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Hong Kong ranked as world's freest economy

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HONG KONG (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Hong Kong has been ranked the world's freest economy by the Heritage Foundation for the 18th consecutive year since the index was first published in 1995, according to the city's government news website on Thursday. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong's DTA Network Expands Energy Finders,...

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