Better, Not Bigger: Hong Kong Revs Up for International Art Fair

May 17, 2012 | NEWS

Two hundred galleries are participating in Hong Kong's international art fair, which has become a key part of the territory's cultural calendar. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong Art Fair Reels in the Million-Dollar Deals Spotlight on Asian art as Hong Kong fair opens Hong Kong Leader Is Investigated Over Ethics, Official Says...

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Entone's FusionTV(TM) Fuels Broadband TV Service for Unity Telecom

May 16, 2012 | TELECOM

CUPERTINO, CA– – Entone, Inc., a leading provider of Hybrid TV and Connected Home solutions, announced today that Unity Telecom has selected its FusionTV™ solution to launch a first-of-its-kind Broadband … (more…) Related items China Mobile to Start Hong Kong 4G Service, Take on Telstra China Mobile HK to launch 4G next week PCCW...

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Global Flat Panel Displays (FPDs) Industry

May 16, 2012 | TELECOM

NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:  Global Flat Panel Displays (FPDs) Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0862285/Global-Flat-Panel-Displays-FPDs-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Audio_and This … (more…) Related items Asia Fixed Broadband and Internet Market and Forecasts 4Q.2011 Global Handset Sales Market Share and 2012-2013 Forecast: Global Mobile Handset Sales to rise...

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Global Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology Industry

May 16, 2012 | TELECOM

NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:  Global Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p098250/Global-Radio-Frequency-Identification-RFID-Technology-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Home_and_ This … (more…) Related items Research and Markets: 4Q11 Hong Kong Mobile Operator Forecast, 2012 – 2015: Hong Kong to Have 13.2 Million Mobile … Global Flat...

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China Mobile in talks with Apple for iPhone

May 16, 2012 | TELECOM

HONG KONG (Reuters) – China Mobile, the world's biggest telecom carrier by subscribers, said on Wednesday it is negotiating with Apple Inc to carry the popular iPhone in China. China Mobile is the only Chinese operator that does not officially carry the iPhone because its homegrown 3G technology is not supported by the chips...

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China Mobile in talks with Apple over iPhone

May 16, 2012 | TELECOM

Recently installed chairman offers few details about where handset talks stand. For China Mobile, a deal could prove lucrative. (more…) Related items Will China Mobile Finally Get the iPhone? China Mobile Q4 growth mild; hopes pinned on iPhone tie-up China Mobile puts more pressure on Unicom Future IPhone Will Support China Mobile’s 4G Network...

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Hong Kong shares post biggest loss in six months, China slides

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

HONG KONG, May 16 – The Hang Seng index posted its biggest loss in six months today after mainland media reported flat loan growth for the country’s “Big Four” state-owned banks in the first two weeks of May, fanning fears about the slowing Chinese economy. Those concerns combined with Greece’s failure to form a...

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Building unusual hotels for unique people

May 16, 2012 | TRAVEL

Roland Jegge (right) of Worldhotels and Lim Chee Yong (owner of Manila Ocean Park and Hotel H20). When Hotel H2O opened as part of the Manila Ocean Park in 2005, it was expected to become a major tourist attraction. Today, its promise is more than fulfilled. (read more…) Related items PolyU Plays Host to...

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Hong Kong's skyline is breathtaking from just about any angle and time of day

May 16, 2012 | TRAVEL

In Hong Kong, the sight to see is not a single monument or even a majestic natural vista. It is the city's glittering homage to the modern skyscraper. (read more…) Related items World’s highest hotel opens in Hong Kong World’s highest hotel opens in HK PolyU Plays Host to 11th APF and ICES 2012...

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Hong Kong hospitality warmly received

May 16, 2012 | TRAVEL

Act leader John Banks sent internet tycoon Kim Dotcom a personal note thanking him for his "hospitality" after staying in Hong Kong.The note has emerged with details of a sumptuous gift hamper left for Mr Banks at the Grand Hyatt… (read more…) Related items Banks confirms HK hotel discount Banks confirms hotel discount Banks...

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Agricultural Bank buys Hong Kong office for $630 million

May 16, 2012 | TRAVEL

ABC will use the 28-storey building as its Hong Kong headquarters, making it the first of China's big four banks to own its office building in the city. (read more…) Related items Travelzoo Hong Kong Surpasses 400,000 Subscribers Secret Tip to Search and Compare Hotel Rates Spectrum Wine's Spring 2012 Auction Sets New Records...

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Perception, Opportunity in Volatility – Research & Analysis on Leap Wireless International, Inc. and MetroPCS …

May 16, 2012 | WIRELESS

HONG KONG– – This morning, www.MarketFoundations.com announced new reports highlighting Leap Wireless International, Inc. and MetroPCS Communications Inc . Free research downloads are available at www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?coa=LEAP&cob=PCS … (read the story…) Related items Conditions of Growth, Economic Analysis – Research Report on Leap Wireless International, Inc. and Staples, Inc. Top Considerations of Credit Rating Results...

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Hong Kong stocks slump 2% amid Greece worries

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong shares opened sharply lower on Wednesday as news that Greece would be facing fresh elections next month after a failed attempt to form a government hurt investor sentiment, dragging on stocks across the board. The benchmark Hang Seng Index slumped 2% to 19,488.70, giving back more than twice...

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Hong Kong stocks dive early on Greek political crisis; Hang Seng Index down 1.8%

May 16, 2012 | NEWS

Hong Kong stocks dive early on Greek political crisis; Hang Seng Index down 1.8% (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong stocks fall, with property weak on policy news; Hang Seng Index down 0.5% Hong Kong stocks fall sharply, with banks, resources hit; Hang Seng Index ends down 4.2% Hong Kong stocks close sharply...

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SRS Real Estate Partners Opens First International Office

May 16, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

Nation’s largest retail real estate firm announces Hong Kong location. (PRWeb May 15, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9505482.htm (read the news…) Related items Beijing Real Estate Billionaire Couple Continues Brisk Expansion In Shanghai UBS Facing Real Estate Headache in Hong Kong Borneo Real Estate showcases HK properties Research and Markets: Hong Kong...

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Agricultural Bank Of China Buys Hong Kong Office Building For HK$4.88 Billion

May 16, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. (1288.HK) bought an office building in Hong Kong for HK$4.88 billion (US$629 million) to serve as its regional headquarters, Colliers International, which advised on the purchase, said Tuesday. (read the news…) Related items Bank of China Shares Rise on Dividend Savings: Hong Kong Mover Hysan Development chief executive Gerry...

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Frank Gehry’s Bid for Hong Kong Renters

May 16, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

Swire Properties has unveiled Frank Gehry’s new Opus Hong Kong — a 12-story apartment complex that is his first major project in Asia. (read the news…) Related items Gucci-crazy Chinese fuel high shop rents in HK Hong Kong mag names Vista Land one of top firms in RP Hong Kong shares lose more than...

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Perception, Opportunity in Volatility – Research & Analysis on China Mobile Ltd. (ADR) and China Unicom (Hong Kong …

May 16, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

HONG KONG– – This morning, www.MarketFoundations.com announced new reports highlighting China Mobile Ltd. and China Unicom Limited . Free research downloads are available at www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?coa=CHL&cob=CHU … (more…) Related items G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces China Joint Venture for Launch of Women’s Calvin Klein Performance Retail Stores … Realty Executives International Announces New Master Franchise...

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Hong Kong fair showcases booming Asian art market

May 16, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Asia's premier art fair opens Thursday in Hong Kong, bringing artists, collectors and dealers from around the world to a city whose booming market illustrates a shift in wealth from West to East. The four-day … (more…) Related items Hong Kong positions itself at the center of Asian art scene Angry Birds maker Rovio...

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ARA Asset Seeks To Raise S$700 Million-S$800 Million In Singapore Yuan-REIT IPO – Sources

May 16, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Real-estate fund manager ARA Asset Management Ltd. (D1R.SG), an affiliate of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd. (0001.HK), is planning to raise between S$700 million and S$800 million (US$557 million and US$636 million) by listing some of its Asian assets in yuan-denominated initial public offering in Singapore, people familiar with the...

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CrowdStar Continues Mobile Gaming Push, with Top Girl Localizations for China and Korea

May 16, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Readers may recall a couple of weeks back that we reported about social game developer CrowdStar , and its partnership to bring its Top Girl franchise to the GREE platform. And today there's more news … (more…) Related items Photos: Top ten Cities of Opportunity After $8 Million Round, 8Securities Raises Additional $1.5 Million...

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