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Hong Kong positions itself at the center of Asian art scene

A collection of the world's leading galleries are converging on Hong Kong over the next few days in preparation for its largest annual art fair but the smarter ones have already set up outlets here as they look to tap into a city that has set itself up as Asia's arts hub. (more…) Related...

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8 Asian Startups That Caught Our Eye This Week

Update: Some readers pointed out that we missed out two startups (thanks!), namely Hong Kong-based Frenzoo who raised $1 million this week and also Japan-based Phewtick who has a wacky idea which I find … (more…) Related items Hong Kong Bourse Studies Making Bid for London Metal Exchange Frenzoo Raises $1 Million, Will Create...

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Hong Kong Trade Balance

Hong Kong released its monthly trade balance reading, which showed a deficit of 400 million dollars in April from the previous deficit 150 million dollars that revised to 424 million dollars surplus, lower than expectations of 588 million dollars deficit. (more…) Related items World Cup winner out of Hong Kong race Hydrogen´s Global Mobility...

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Hong Kong Bourse Studies Making Bid for London Metal Exchange

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (388) , Asia ’s largest bourse operator, said it’s studying a bid for the London Metal Exchange as growth slows and it seeks to build up a commodities business. (more…) Related items Hong Kong Bourse Studies Bidding for London Metal Exchange Hong Kong’s Li Says Bourse to Avoid...

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HK students aim for mainland universities

Beijing (China Daily/ANN) – Prestigious universities on the Chinese mainland opened their doors to Hong Kong students, but some said it was not easy to cross the thresholds set by the universities. (more…) Related items Hong Kong Students Shadow Hilliard Teenagers After $8 Million Round, 8Securities Raises Additional $1.5 Million New 'affordable' contemporary art...

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Frenzoo Raises $1 Million, Will Create 3D Lifestyle and Fashion Mobile Games

Frenzoo , a startup based out of Hong Kong and San Francisco, is a startup that has been around for a while , specializing in 3D avatars and fashion for girls and women. And the company has announced that … (more…) Related items New 'affordable' contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong 8 Asian...

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High Klout Score? Get a Free Pass to Cathay Pacific's SFO Lounge

Klout and Hong Kong's flagship airline announce a promotion that lets high Klout scorers into Cathay Pacific's first-class lounge, and you don't even have to fly with the airline. (more…) Related items Cathay Pacific to serve restaurant meals in the sky Cathay Pacific to Fly Three Times Daily Between LA and Hong Kong in...

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Frenzoo Raises $1 Million to Create 3D Lifestyle Mobile Games for Women

Major investors include Efficient Corporate, Siemer Ventures, K5 Ventures and Metaverse Services.Hong Kong and San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 Frenzoo (http://www.frenzoo.com), the pioneers of a new class of 3D lifestyle and fashion iOS and Android games for girls and women, today announced it has received US $1 million in new seed funding...

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Realty Executives International Announces New Master Franchise Agreement in Southeast Asia

Realty Executives International is pleased to announce its recent worldwide expansion by signing a master franchise agreement for Southeast Asia. The new agreement will encompass the major business markets of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Hong Kong. (more…) Related items 3,000 Key Players Participated in Last Week’s Smart Technology Platform CARTES in Asia in...

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A Billionaire Could Quietly Hatch From Angry Birds IPO

Angry Birds is still going strong. Its parent company, Rovio, earned $67.6 million on sales of $106.3 million last year, and the Finnish firm is now preparing itself (for real this time, apparently) for an IPO that could take place in New York or even Hong Kong, (where the Angry Birds game and plush toys sell like...

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