HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) (0388.HK) is still in talks with oil giant Saudi Aramco, with the bourse’s planned IPO investment link with China key to clinching the potential listing, Chief Executive Charles Li told ... ( read original story ...)
Wharf shares rally on plan to spin off property unit via Hong Kong IPO
Shares of Wharf (Holdings) rose to its highest level in almost a month on Tuesday after the company filed an application to the Hong Kong stock exchange to spin off its property unit for a separate listing on the main board. Wharf shares were up 4.1 per ... ( read original story ...)
Israel forges financial links with Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong
The Israel Securities Authority is promoting dual listing in Hong Kong and Singapore. The Ministry of Finance today stated, "Israel and Switzerland have signed a letter of understanding for extensive cooperation in the financial services sector." At the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong replaces BBC world radio with Chinese broadcaster
Hong Kong's public broadcaster has dropped a 24-hour BBC's World Service radio channel, and replaced it with Chinese state radio. The Chinese station broadcasts mostly in Mandarin, not the city's main Cantonese dialect. The BBC service has been broadcast ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks likely to see choppy trading after North Korea nuclear test
Hong Kong stocks are likely to see choppy trading when the market opens Monday morning following losses in other Asian markets, after North Korea announced on Sunday it had tested a hydrogen bomb that could be carried by an intercontinental ballistic missile. ( read original story ...)
Li Ka-shing establishes scholarship in memory of ex-HSBC chairman Michael Sandberg
Tycoon Li Ka-shing has established a scholarship with a donation of HK$5 million to two designated British universities as a memorial tribute to former HSBC chairman Michael Sandberg, The Li Ka Shing Foundation said today. "The contribution will be ... ( read original story ...)
Controversy as Hong Kong scraps 24-hour BBC World Service radio channel and replaces it with state radio from China
A BBC World Service channel has been dropped from Hong Kong's airwaves and replaced with state radio from China. It comes amid growing tension between Hong Kong and Beijing's ruling Communist Party leaders over the future of the region. A petition has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore in talks to grab bigger share of derivatives business
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong and Singapore are seeking to snare a bigger share of the $540 trillion global derivatives business, taking advantage of tough new UK and European banking rules and uncertainty created by Britain’s plans to leave the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong people can find solutions for the mess they created in housing and wealth gap
It has excluded the big developers, pro-democracy politicians and activists. But, the business establishment is well represented by the Our Hong Kong Foundation. It fails to include dissenting and critical development voices like Paul Zimmerman. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s domestic workers march through city to call for 27.6 per cent wage rise, as concerns mount over recent deaths
Hundreds of foreign domestic workers marched through Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon to demand a 27.6 per cent pay rise and an end to what they called slave-like conditions. About 600 turned out despite the less than favourable weather for the 1km procession ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s domestic workers march through city to call for 27.6pc wage increase, as concerns mount over recent deaths
Hundreds of foreign domestic workers marched through Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon to demand a 27.6 per cent pay rise and an end to slave-like conditions. About 600 turned out despite the less than favourable weather for the 1km procession from Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Overt racism, bad education and less freedom – a Hong Kong filmmaker on her city
Hong Kong filmmaker Tammy Cheung Hung is no stranger to controversial topics in the city, releasing many documentaries over the years dealing with racism and politics. The 59-year-old director, who once considered pursuing a career as a television reporter ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong documentary maker keeps record on city’s culture and politics
Hong Kong filmmaker Tammy Cheung Hung is no stranger to controversial topics in the city, releasing many documentaries over the years dealing with racism and politics. The 59-year-old director, who once considered pursuing a career as a television reporter ... ( read original story ...)
David Tang: Tributes to Hong Kong’s ‘serious playboy’
Tributes are pouring in for Hong Kong businessman and socialite David Tang, who has passed away in the UK at age 63. Elegant, incisive and funny, David Tang has been a frequent contributor to the BBC over decades. "Always fun to work with him," senior ... ( read original story ...)