In November, the regulator fined HSBC Holdings Plc’s private-banking unit a record HK$400 million over sales of structured products linked to Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in Hong Kong. “Credit Suisse has taken appropriate action to ensure that Credit ... ( read original story ...)
Mealworm farming made easy: grow a new protein source that’s eco-friendly with hive from Hong Kong start-up
An alternative source of protein is finding its way onto more dinner tables around the world, and it includes all the essential amino acids and is rich in protein, fibre, potassium and phosphorus: mealworms. Eighty per cent of countries around the globe ... ( read original story ...)
Thanks to street rallies, the Birkin bag’s purveyor got prime Hong Kong real estate for a bargain
During the Occupy Central movement in October 2014, the streets of Hong Kong’s central business district were crammed with tens of thousands of demonstrators seeking redress on a range of issues from universal suffrage to protection for the environment. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Mainland, Not Hong Kong, Faces Big Property Bubble, Expert Says
The Chinese mainland faces a bigger property bubble than Hong Kong, reflecting the mainland’s excessive construction, over-borrowing and misalignment of home prices and purchasing power, said Shih Wing-ching, founder of Centaline Property Agency. ( read original story ...)
All Blacks Sevens team for HSBC New Zealand Sevens
Vancouver HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, April 6-8, 2018: Hong Kong Commonwealth Games, April 13-15, 2018: Gold Coast HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, April 28-29, 2018: Singapore HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, June 2-3, 2018: London HSBC World Rugby ... ( read original story ...)
ASIA MARKETS: Hong Kong Stock Market Sinks Below 31,000 On Global Selloff
Social-media major Tencent Holdings, Hong Kong's most valuable company, tumbled 5.9%, heading for its lowest close since Jan. 2. London-headquartered HSBC Holdings lost 3.1% in what could be its worst day in nearly a year. Industrial & Commercial Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Mealworms on the menu: Hong Kong start-up wants to give you a healthier diet
An alternative source of protein is finding its way onto more dinner tables around the world, and it includes all the essential amino acids and is rich in protein, fibre, potassium and phosphorus: mealworms. Eighty per cent of countries around the globe ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines partners with local chef Gabriel Choy for new Business Class inflight menu
HONG KONG, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Airlines has collaborated with home grown chef Gabriel Choy to offer a range of Western dishes with an Asian twist to its Business Class passengers on all flights departing from Hong Kong.* Born in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC named world’s top trade bank by Euromoney
In addition to recognizing HSBC as the world’s top trade bank, the survey also named it to be the leading trade bank in Latin America and the Middle East, as well as in 11 countries including the US, UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Lunar New Year holiday may start early for schools as Hong Kong’s leader meets experts to discuss fighting flu surge
The Lunar New Year holiday could start early for schoolchildren in Hong Kong as the city’s leader held urgent talks with experts to consider keeping pupils home to stem the surge of flu cases amid a shortage of vaccines. The Centre for Health Protection ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong schools could close before Lunar New Year holiday to stem seasonal flu outbreak
The Lunar New Year holidays could start early for schoolchildren in Hong Kong as the city’s leader weighs the merits of keeping pupils home following flu outbreaks in kindergartens and primary schools that have caused two deaths. Chief Executive Carrie ... ( read original story ...)
Hung Hom Jaguars race away to win against City Kaitak in Hong Kong T20 Blitz 2018 opener
Hong Kong T20 Blitz 2018 got off to a good start on a chilly afternoon, as the mercury refused to rise over 12 degree Celsius. Much to the dismay of the handful of City Kaitak supporters, Hung Hom Jaguars defeated the runners-up of the 2017 edition. ( read original story ...)
Asia Team Championship: India Men & Women Teams Start on Winning Note
Alor Setar (Malaysia): Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu led the women's team to a thrilling 3-2 win over Hong Kong while the men's side routed Philippines 5-0 as India made a positive start in the Asia badminton Team Championship here on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Monetary authority issues guidelines for the launch of virtual banks in Hong Kong
Raymond Chan, the authority’s executive director for banking supervision, said virtual banks would treat their customers as fairly as conventional banks. In September, Norman Chan announced seven initiatives to help Hong Kong migrate to what he called a ... ( read original story ...)