The start date was decided by Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC ... with insider trading and dramatic swings in share prices seemingly unconnected to underlying business prospects. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index soared by 150 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong armoured vehicles seizure: What we know
The seizure of nine armoured vehicles by Hong Kong customs on Wednesday has raised many questions, and created a possible diplomatic spat between Singapore and China. Here's what we know so far. Nine Terrex armoured vehicles, along with other equipment ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong : BOCHK extends business hours of designated branches
11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Strategy and Budget Committee 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Risk Committee 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Remuneration Committee 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Nomination Committee ( read original story ...)
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels : 150 Years of Giving Back to the Community
HONG KONG, 25 NOVEMBER 2016 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited and its majority shareholders the Kadoorie family have placed philanthropy and community responsibility at the heart of the company's business model since its earliest days, more than a ... ( read original story ...)
100 Women 2016: Hong Kong's celebrity democracy rebel
Denise Ho was once one of the biggest names in Asian music. When her native Hong Kong was gripped by pro-democracy protests, she took to the streets, becoming an icon of resistance to Beijing. Filmed and edited by Andrew Lang, produced by Jonathan Wells ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Legco approves motion to ‘counteract’ dominance of Link Reit with more public markets
The Legislative Council has approved a motion calling for the government to set up more public markets and temporary bazaars to “counteract the market dominance” of property investment giant Link Reit, a target of criticism for its profit-driven ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Hong Kong governor Patten says independence call a 'terrible mistake'
HONG KONG: A growing independence campaign in Hong Kong is a terrible mistake that undermines the Chinese-ruled city's push for democracy and serves merely to provoke Beijing, Chris Patten, the last governor of the former British colony, said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore military vehicles seized in Hong Kong
Singapore's Defence Ministry says a shipment of nine of its armoured personnel carriers has been delayed by customs authorities in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong. Singapore's Straits Times newspaper said Friday the eight-wheeled Terrex infantry carrier ... ( read original story ...)
US election ‘honeymoon period’ continues to push Hong Kong markets up, for now
Banks also rose, with China Construction Bank gaining 0.88 per ... up from the HK$61.45 seen at the Hong Kong close. Sinopec’s ADR increased from HK$5.40 to HK$5.45 and China Mobile rose from HK$83.55 to HK$83.89. The Hang Seng Index futures spot ... ( read original story ...)
As Congress eyes tough line on China in Hong Kong, Trump's stance unclear
After Republican senators introduced legislation last week that would target Chinese interference in Hong Kong, questions linger as to whether Donald Trump’s hands-off foreign policy approach will go along with such measures – or if his anti-China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong customs seize shipment of nine armoured military vehicles from Taiwan bound for Singapore
Nine armoured military vehicles, along with components and accessories, have been confiscated by Hong Kong customs in a routine inspection at the Kwai Chung terminal, marking one of the biggest seizure of strategic commodities in two decades. Preliminary ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong workers will suffer if public works projects are delayed, lawmakers warned
The Hong Kong Construction Association has urged lawmakers not to indulge in time-wasting but to focus on scrutinising proposals for public works projects worth HK$90 billion in the coming year. It warned of job losses and pay cuts if projects were delayed ... ( read original story ...)
Veeko, Wanko and Colourmix parent finds Singapore tougher than HK
Colourmix holds its own Beauty is the powerhouse of the Veeko business. The company has 87 Colourmix stores – five more than at the same time last year – of which 82 are in Hong Kong, four in Macau and one in the mainland. In August 2015, the group ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat as softness in banks and property overshadow gains in casinos
Hong Kong stocks edged down on Thursday, as a rally in mining, insurance and casino stocks was offset by the retreat of the heavily weighed property, banking and oil sectors. The Hang Seng Index closed at 22,608.49, down 0.3 per cent or 68.2 points ... ( read original story ...)