Osborne on mission to attract Asian investment

January 15, 2012 | FINANCE

LONDON (Reuters) – Chancellor George Osborne travels to China and Japan this week in a drive to attract Asian investment and lift Britain's faltering economy. Osborne's tour, which begins in Hong Kong on Monday and takes him to Beijing and Tokyo over the following two days, is aimed at strengthening ties in financial services,...

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China sets pace for smoggy Hong Kong: think-tank

January 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

Beijing's decision to come clean on its dirty air has embarrassed Hong Kong, where smog kills hundreds of people a year, hurts business and drives away talent, a think-tank has said. (read on…) Related items Spas offer respite from the bustle of Hong Kong Hong Kong candidate pledges full suffrage in 2017 Hong Kong:...

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The Ultimate Spa Experience Awaits at The-Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong

January 15, 2012 | TRAVEL

HONG KONG– – Located on the 116th floor of the International Commerce Centre, enjoy the ultimate in pampering at the renowned ESPA Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Whether a romantic escape for two, … (read more…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Acker Merrall & Condit 2012 January Hong Kong...

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Sharon Cuneta reveals Frankie and Miel's interests; happily announces that Miguel is now "legally a Pangilinan …

January 14, 2012 | NEWS

Megastar Sharon Cuneta will hold her Once in a Lifetime concert with  Martin Nievera on February 11, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and on February 14, at the Cebu Waterfront Hotel. (read the story…) People who looked at this item also looked at… FLU NEWS SCAN: Avian flu alert level in Hong Kong, adult...

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Hong Kong pawnshop fights for 'stolen UK diamond'

January 14, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

A Hong Kong pawnshop which bought a 16-carat yellow diamond is fighting to keep the gem after a London jewellers claimed it was stolen from them in a raid five years ago, a report said Saturday. (read the news…) Related items Hong Kong people in feud with 'mainlanders' Bitter exchanges highlight Hong Kong, China...

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MDSL Announces New Smart TEM Telecom Expense Management Solution

January 14, 2012 | TELECOM

LONDON , NEW YORK , PARIS , TOKYO , GOTHENBURG and HONG KONG , January 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — MDSL , the leading provider of international Telecom Expense Management ( TEM ) and Market Data Expense Management … (more…) Related items Hong Kong Events Planned by MDSL to Introduce Web MDM, Showcase International TEM,...

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Hong Kong developer caution leads to failed land tender

January 14, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

HONG KONG, Jan 13 — The failed sale of a development site in Hong Kong’s New Territories is a further indication of caution among Hong Kong developers as home prices in the city soften, market watchers say. “Developers are more cautious on the property market outlook for the next two to three years,” said...

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First Small Cap Singapore ETF Debuts

January 14, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

iShares has made another round of additions to its ETF lineup of well more than 200 products, debuting funds that target small cap stocks in Hong Kong and Singapore. The company also debuted an ETF linked … (more…) Related items INSIGHT-Clash over strategy forced high-profile exits at Nomura Sims Metal Management Makes a 20...

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Wellington to 'WoW' Hong Kong

January 14, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says next year's WoW (World of Wearable Art) showcase at the Hong Kong International Arts Festival 2012 presents an excellent opportunity for the Capital's business and creative industries, including tertiary education, to forge stronger links in Asia. (more…) Related items Wellington to ‘WoW’ Hong Kong Jollibee seals purchase of Asian...

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Research and Markets: Hong Kong Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2012: demographic and epidemiological profile …

January 14, 2012 | BUSINESS

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Hong Kong Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 20 (read on…) Related items ConvergEx Group Announces Launch of Hong Kong Office for RealTick® Research and Markets: Hong Kong Retail Report Q1 2012 – GDP Per Capita is Forecast to Rise Research and Markets: Hong Kong Freight...

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iShares Launches Three New Developed Market ETFs

January 14, 2012 | NEWS

BlackRock ’s (NYSE: BLK – News) iShares exchange traded funds business, the largest provider of ETF products, launched three new equity funds Thursday that target Singapore, Hong Kong and other developed global … (read the story…) Related items CNH Tracker-HKMA's new rules set to add liquidity to market China to ease controls on HK...

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Phl seen rising to 16th largest economy by '50

January 13, 2012 | NEWS

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is forecast to leapfrog and become the 16th largest economy in the world by 2050, according to a study by the HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC). (read the story…) Related items HSBC expects countries like PH to benefit from a US credit downgrade HSBC sees Phl economy growing...

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Hong Kong’s Withdrawn Tender Underscores Home Prices Concern

January 13, 2012 | NEWS

The Hong Kong government yesterday withdrew the tender for a property project at a railway station and sold another site for less than estimated, underscoring concerns that home prices in the city may fall further. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong’s Withdrawn Tender Underscores Home Price Concern Sun Hung Kai Buys Hong Kong...

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Hong Kong Brokers Boo Exchanges’ Li to Protest Shorter Lunch

January 13, 2012 | BUSINESS

Hong Kong securities traders and brokers, who last year lost the longest lunch break of the world’s 20 biggest exchanges, marched to the city’s bourse and booed at executives to protest a further reduction. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong Brokers Boo Exchanges’ Li to Protest Cut in Break Hong Kong Securities Brokers Plan...

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Hong Kong’s Withdrawn Tender Underscores Home Price Concern

January 13, 2012 | BUSINESS

The Hong Kong government yesterday withdrew the tender for a property project at a subway station and sold another site for less than estimated, underscoring concerns that home prices in the city may fall further. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong’s Withdrawn Tender Underscores Home Prices Concern Women chase opportunities overseas Analysis: China as...

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ChinaSoft International and Huawei Establish Joint Venture in Software Outsourcing

January 13, 2012 | TELECOM

BEIJING , HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ – China's leading comprehensive information service provider, ChinaSoft International (hereinafter referred to as "ChinaSoft International" … (more…) Related items RPT-ANALYSIS-Asia may not be such easy pickings for Apple HKBN Appoints CMO; Strong Marketing Team Forges Ahead Towards Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal "Gift of Life" –...

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Invitation 2012 IR Global Rankings

January 13, 2012 | TELECOM

NEW YORK , Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — IR Global Rankings ("IRGR"), the most comprehensive technical ranking system for investor relations websites, corporate governance practices and financial … (more…) Related items Saving Mobile Broadband: ’4G’ First Movers: Network and Pricing Strategies Asia Fixed Broadband and Internet Market and Forecasts GDS International’s 2012 Next Generation...

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FLU NEWS SCAN: Avian flu alert level in Hong Kong, adult vaccination, pneumonia and flu

January 13, 2012 | NEWS

Hong Kong lowers its avian flu alert level Hong Kong has moved its avian flu warning level back to "alert" after it raised it to "serious" on Dec 20 upon detection of H5N1 in a chicken at a live bird market and in two wild birds, a Channel News Asia (CNA) story said yesterday....

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Traders In Hong Kong Are Actively Protesting Against A Shorter Lunch Break

January 13, 2012 | FINANCE

The group of finance professionals marched to the headquarters of the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd., after the CEO Charles Li revealed plans to cut the lunch break from 90 minutes to one hour beginning March 5. (read the rest of the story…) Related items 13. A conscientious budget Dim Sum Loans May...

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Hong Kong Brokers Boo Exchanges’ Li to Protest Cut in Break

January 13, 2012 | BUSINESS

Hong Kong securities traders and brokers, who last year lost the longest lunch break of the world’s 20 biggest exchanges, marched to the city’s bourse and booed at executives to protest a further reduction. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong Brokers Boo Exchanges’ Li to Protest Shorter Lunch Quantum Data Systems Secures Bid to...

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Hong Kong Remains World's Freest Economy

January 12, 2012 | NEWS

For the 18th consecutive year, Hong Kong maintained its position as the world’s freest economy, according to the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom, published annually by The Heritage Foundation. (read the story…) Related items Be Wary of Hong Kong ETF Hong Kong, China shares lose more ground after Fed Hong Kong stocks sharply lower...

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