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Hong Kong Stocks Retreat as Moody’s Reviews U.S. Debt

Hong Kong stocks fell for a third day this week after Moody’s Investors Service put the U.S. under review for a credit-rating downgrade, hurting the outlook for earnings at companies tied to the global economic recovery. (read the story…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Hong Kong shares retreat in choppy...

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Asian shares up on bargain hunting and China data

Asian stocks rose on Wednesday on bargain hunting, with Hong Kong and Shanghai boosted by growth data suggesting China’s economy was slowing but remained robust. (read the story…) Related items Asian shares mixed, Tokyo slips ahead of earnings Asian stocks mixed, China inflation weighs Asia Markets: Hong Kong leads Asia stock fall Hong Kong...

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New Zealand Bloodstock a World Leader in Hong Kong

The completion of the 2010/11 Hong Kong racing season has seen New Zealand Bloodstock claim the title of the world’s leading auction house for stakes wins with a total of nine black-type races won by NZB graduates. (read the story…) Related items 16. eBay eyes new investments in China, Japan Bordeaux Faces Price Test...

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Hong Kong is buzzing with urban beekeepers

Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of towers and neon lights may be an ill match for any form of agriculture, but a few local pioneers have been bucking the trend with the increasingly popular practice of beekeeping. (read the story…) Related items Spotlight on Asian art as Hong Kong fair opens Better, Not Bigger: Hong...

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Nike, Adidas suppliers ‘polluting China rivers’

HONG KONG (AFP) – Environmental campaigners on Wednesday accused suppliers to major clothing brands including Adidas and Nike of poisoning China’s major rivers with hazardous chemicals linked to hormonal problems. (read the story…) Related items Spotlight on Asian art as Hong Kong fair opens Better, Not Bigger: Hong Kong Revs Up for International Art...

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EDITORIAL: Response to report may reveal more than China intended

Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – When the Hong Kong-based TV station ATV reported on its July 6 primetime 6pm newscast that former mainland China president Jiang Zemin had died, the news was taken seriously. World media soon relayed footage from the ATV report, and some were already running highlights of Jiang’s life and of...

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Sun Art Raises $1 Billion In Hong Kong IPO

China’s largest hypermarket operator priced its share at the top end of the indicative range amid strong investor demand. (read the story…) Related items Man Utd 'mulling Hong Kong IPO switch' En+ Eyes Hong Kong IPO CIC, Sinopec among investors in oil sands IPO: source Graff Plans Hong Kong IPO Bank looking for institutional...

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16. Tse and Cheung meet to discuss divorce

CELEBRITY couple Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung were seen having a discussion at their house in Hong Kong after news of their marriage being on the rocks was reported two months ago, China Press reported. (read the story…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Hong Kong Stocks Tipped To Reverse Gains...

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Charmaine Sheh paid to show up

HK actress Charmaine Sheh Sze Man said to be paid up to HK $40,000 (more than SG $6,000) just to show her face at events. (read the story…) Related items The Chinese challengers to Sotheby's and Christie's Hong Kong: China’s most patriotic city Rich man’s toys Spotlight on Asian art as Hong Kong fair...

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Peter Wong Appointed Chairman of HSBC Bank China

HONG KONG: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd said Monday that it has appointed Peter Wong as chairman of its fully-owned subsidiary HSBC Bank ( China) Company, succeeding Vincent Cheng, who retired from this position recently. (read the story…) People who looked at this item also looked at… HSBC names Peter Wong as...

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