Research and Markets: 4Q11 Hong Kong Mobile Operator Forecast, 2012 – 2015: Hong Kong to Have 13.2 Million Mobile …

May 19, 2012 | TELECOM

Research and Markets has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "4Q11 Hong Kong Mobi (more…) Related items Research and Markets: 3Q11 Hong Kong Mobile Operator Forecast, 2011 – 2015: Hong Kong to Have 11.9 Million Mobile … Research and Markets: Hong Kong Mobile Operator Forecast, 2011 – 2015 SmarTone in...

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Dublin High Court Finds Against Hutchison Challenge On Eircom Bid – Sources

May 19, 2012 | TELECOM

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (0013.HK), the ports-to-telecom operator owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, has lost a motion in an Irish court to have its EUR2 billion bid for troubled Irish telecom firm Eircom Ltd. "given due consideration," according to people familiar with the situation Friday. (more…) Related items Hutchison Whampoa Shares Rise on...

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U.S. firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspended

May 18, 2012 | NEWS

WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) – The suspension of U.S. sanctions barring investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms in the poor Southeast Asian state opens the door to U.S. firms queuing to scout for business in one of the last frontier markets. U.S. firms are expected to join those from Asia and Europe that...

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STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Singapore shares falls to 4-mth low

May 18, 2012 | NEWS

Singapore shares fell to a four-month low early on Friday,in line with the regional trend, weighed by concerns about anescalating banking crisis in Spain, political uncertainty inGreece and sluggish economic … (read the story…) Related items STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore shares end at one-week low Singapore Stocks-Surge on progress in Europe, Greek bonds Juniper Networks...

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Juniper Networks Enables Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing to Achieve Ultra Low-Latency Trading

May 18, 2012 | NEWS

HONG KONG– – Juniper Networks , the industry leader in network innovation, today announced that a carrier-class switching infrastructure based on the Juniper Networks® QFabric™ architecture will be deployed … (read the story…) Related items LME bid would test Hong Kong Exchanges Li's M&A mettle Spotlight on Asian art as Hong Kong fair opens...

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Conditions of Growth, Economic Analysis – Research Report on Leap Wireless International, Inc. and Staples, Inc.

May 17, 2012 | WIRELESS

HONG KONG– – Today, www.EquityLeader.com introduced research coverage of Leap Wireless International, Inc. and Staples, Inc. . Full research reports are available to readers at: www.EquityLeader.com /index.php?sm1=LEAP&sm2=SPLS.Economic … (read the story…) Related items Perception, Opportunity in Volatility – Research & Analysis on Leap Wireless International, Inc. and MetroPCS … Conditions of Growth, Economic Analysis...

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Hong Kong stocks bounce back after Wednesday drop

May 17, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong stocks rebounded in early Thursday trade, as the Hang Seng Index rose 0.3% to 19,316.02 after tumbling 3.2% in the previous session. Mainland Chinese H-shares outperformed, as the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.4%. Among notable gainers, Agile Property Holdings Ltd. rose 3%, Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding...

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HSBC doubles turnaround target to $2 billion

May 17, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC doubled the annual revenue boost expected from its turnaround plan to $2 billion, as Europe's biggest bank picks 22 markets to drive its growth and eyes more cost cutting to cope with new regulations in the wake of the financial crisis. (read the news…) Related items HSBC says turnaround...

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Hong Kong Revises Bank Market Entry Criteria

May 17, 2012 | NEWS

Amendments to the Banking Ordinance, which seek to update market entry criteria for Hong Kong's banking sector, will be submitted to the Legislative Council on May 23 and, subject to its negative vetting, will take effect on July 12, 2012. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong To Halve Import, Export Charges Pinoy mourner...

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HKEx May Win LME With China Card

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

A new owner for the London Metal Exchange could be announced soon, and Hong Kong's stocks-focused bourse, one of the three remaining bidders, sees it as the quick entry it is seeking into the commodities business. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong confirms LME interest Hong Kong Bourse Studies Making Bid for London Metal...

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Hong Kong: The Most Business-Friendly City in the World

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

With enviable geography, world-leading density, and an astonishing government surplus, Hong Kong is well-positioned to withstand a sharp slowdown from its neighbor (and sorta-kinda-owner) to the north … (read on…) Related items Chinese Estates head to be prosecuted over bribery in Macau Research and Markets: Hong Kong Information Technology Report Q2 2012 ACL Semiconductors...

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RBC, Credit Suisse among bidders for BofA wealth units: sources

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada and Credit Suisse are among suitors who have put in initial bids to buy the non-U.S. wealth management business of Bank of America in a deal that could be worth about $2 billion, sources said. Swiss bank Julius Baer was also keen to bid for some...

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RBC, Credit Suisse eyes BofA's non-US wealth arm-sources

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada and Credit Suisse are among the suitors seeking to bid for the non-U.S. wealth management businesses of Bank of America Merrill Lynch , sources told Reuters, in a deal that could be worth around $2 billion. Related Stories Toshiba says stops making LCD TVs in Japan...

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RBC, C.Suisse among bidders for BofA wealth units-sources

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada and Credit Suisse are among suitors who have put in initial bids to buy the non-U.S. wealth management business of Bank of America in a deal that could be worth about $2 billion (1 billion pounds), sources said. Swiss bank Julius Baer was also keen to...

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Will China Mobile Finally Get the iPhone?

May 17, 2012 | TELECOM

China Mobile, the world's biggest telecom carrier, is currently in talks with Apple to offer the iPhone, the company's new chairman told shareholders Wednesday. (more…) Related items China Mobile in talks with Apple for iPhone China Mobile in talks with Apple over iPhone China Mobile chairman to retire, Xi to succeed: report China Mobile...

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Spotlight on Asian art as Hong Kong fair opens

May 17, 2012 | NEWS

Visitors are seen walking past artworks at Asia's premier art fair "Art HK," in Hong Kong, on May 16. More than 260 galleries from 38 countries, representing an even split from the West and the … (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong Art Fair Reels in the Million-Dollar Deals Better, Not Bigger: Hong...

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Pledge for Hong Kong airport as world’s greenest

May 17, 2012 | TRAVEL

For a city notoriously known for its poor air quality, it’s quite a contrast for its airport managers to make a promise that its award-winning airport will become the greenest in the world. The bold pledge was made by the Airport Authority, the government’s statutory body tasked to oversee the operation of Hong Kong...

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New 'affordable' contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong

May 17, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

HONG KONG (AFP) – A new art fair devoted to 'affordable' contemporary art will be held in Hong Kong next year, organisers said on Wednesday, confirming the city's new status as a regional art hub. (more…) Related items New contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong New modern art fair slated for Hong Kong...

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New contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong

May 17, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

A new art fair devoted to "affordable" contemporary art will be held in Hong Kong next year, organisers said Wednesday, confirming the city's new status as a regional art hub. (more…) Related items New 'affordable' contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong New modern art fair slated for Hong Kong After $8 Million Round,...

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New modern art fair slated for Hong Kong

May 17, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

A new art fair devoted to "affordable" contemporary art will be held in Hong Kong next year, organisers said Wednesday, confirming the city's new status as a regional art hub. The fair is being … (more…) Related items New 'affordable' contemporary art fair slated for Hong Kong New contemporary art fair slated for Hong...

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Mainland Chinese Occupy Less in Hong Kong’s New Home Market

May 17, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

Mainland purchasers made up 36.8 percent of all new home sales by value in the first quarter, from 37.9 percent in the previous three months, Hong Kong’s biggest publicly traded realtor said in an e-mail yesterday. The figure reached 53.9 percent in the third quarter last year, Midland said. (read the news…) Related items...

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