He quickly became hooked, smoking 15 a day for more than a decade. Like so many other smokers, Hong Kong-based Chan didn't savor his addiction. He wanted to quit smoking cigarettes, but struggled to e... ( read original story ...)
As McKinsey Sells Advice, Its Hedge Fund May Have a Stake in the Outcome
Then there were MIO’s investments — through three Barfield Nominees numbered entities — in a Hong Kong-based asset manager called PAG, formerly Pacific Alliance Group. The McKinsey fund took stakes in ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng net climbs to HK$24b
Hang ... Bank vice-chairman and chief executive, said all business lines achieved increases in revenue and profitability. "Enhanced data analytics gave us greater insight into the priorities and aspir... ( read original story ...)
HSBC profit disappoints as China, Britain weakness poses challenge
HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings Plc posted a disappointing profit growth as higher costs and a stocks rout took a toll on business, while cautioning that a weaker economic outlook for China ... ( read original story ...)
China Plan to Integrate Hong Kong, Macau Skirts Tough Questions
China’s long-awaited plan to create a high-tech megalopolis on its southern coastline rivaling California’s Silicon Valley generated optimism among Hong Kong’s business community even as key details r... ( read original story ...)
Why you should start an e-commerce platform in Hong Kong in 2019
Hong Kong’s economy is the fastest growing among developing countries as it ranks 15 in the world e-commerce index With stats reviewed from Statista showing revenue of US$4.4 billion on e-commerce alo... ( read original story ...)
Fortune tellers, letter writers and the last of Hong Kong’s traditional trades
Hopefully that helps conserve this place." "I tell people the whole truth according to what I see, even if it's bad news." Mahjong, a four-player game of skill and strategy, has been popular in Hong K... ( read original story ...)
What Type Of Shareholder Owns The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited’s (HKG:3)?
Help shape the future of investing tools and receive a $20 prize! A look at the shareholders of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) can tell us which group is most powerful. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Tech Giants Seek Further IPO Rule Changes in Hong Kong
Barely a year after Hong Kong amended its market rules to attract initial public offerings, China’s technology giants are pushing for more. From allowing companies to hold super-voting rights to letti... ( read original story ...)
China Unveils Plan to Tie Hong Kong, Macau Closer to Mainland
The plan, issued by Xinhua News Agency late Monday, said the government will seek to turn the area into a leading global innovation hub, boost infrastructure connectivity between cities, strengthen Ho... ( read original story ...)
Goldman-Backed Office Startup Atlaspace Hires New Head for Hong Kong
Goldman Sachs-backed co-working operator Atlaspace has announced the appointment of Wilma Wu as the head of its Hong Kong operation, as mainland flexible office players set their sights on the city. T... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property tzars team up for new Phang Nga development “Aquella”
Two of Hong Kong’s leading entrepreneurs Allan Zeman and Richard Li are developing a mixed-use project in Thai Muang, Phang Nga named Aquella. The initial phase of the development includes a par 72, 1... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong homeowners facing HK$5.1 million bill as government steps up campaign to claim unpaid stamp duty
Hong Kong’s government has started cracking down hard on homeowners suspected of evading stamp duty that was imposed to discourage speculation and cool down the property market, taking two cases to co... ( read original story ...)
HK property market may cool further amid jitters
Hong Kong's overheated property market may be in for further cooling in the Year of the Pig with investors jittery about the global outlook, especially as simmering tensions between the United States ... ( read original story ...)