Both the Hong Kong superstar and his wife proudly welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on 8 May (read the story…) Related items Andy Lau for Hong Kong Chief Executive Scarlet Fever Outbreak in Hong Kong Spreads to Macau, South China Scarlet fever kills 2nd child in HK, epidemic to peak Scarlet fever...
Hong Kong’s economy probably grew at the slowest pace since the global financial crisis in the first quarter as weakness in exports adds to challenges for incoming Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong Economy Expands Faster-Than-Forecast 7.2%, Adding to Bubble Risk Hong Kong Shares Slip, but Shanghai Climbs Most...
A Hong Kong company said it has agreed to buy the business and assets of troubled British luxury clothing maker Aquascutum for £15 million ($24.2 million). (read on…) Related items Hong Kong securities watchdog proposes tougher rules for IPO sponsors Chinese Estates head to be prosecuted over bribery in Macau Research and Markets: Hong...
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Klout and Hong Kong's flagship airline announce a promotion that lets high Klout scorers into Cathay Pacific's first-class lounge, and you don't even have to fly with the airline. (more…) Related items Cathay Pacific to serve restaurant meals in the sky Cathay Pacific to Fly Three Times Daily Between LA and Hong Kong in...
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Hong Kong stocks drop for a sixth straight session to lead some major Asian markets lower as China’s export and import figures disappoint and European debt worries remain in focus. (read the story…) Related items Asia Markets: Shanghai, Hong Kong stocks jump on easing hopes Asia Markets: Asia stocks diverge as Hong Kong slips...
HONG KONG, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Jewellery News Asia, organiser of the prestigious JNA Awards, announced today the final judging panel which now comprises Mr. Lin Qiang, President and Managing … (read the story…) Related items Industry Heavyweights to Sit on JNA Awards 2012 Judging Panel Zentric, Inc.'s Hong Kong Subsidiary Secures 20MW...
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has launched a two-month consultation on enhancing the regulatory regime of listing sponsors. The SFC proposes that sponsors should be reasonably satisfied that information in an initial public offering prospectus is true, accurate and complete. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong To Implement AML Guidelines...
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The Hong Kong stock market has closed lower now in five straight sessions, plummeting more than 980 points or 4.8 percent en route to a fresh three-week closing low. The Hang Seng Index finished just above the 20,330-point plateau, and now analysts are predicting another soft start for the market when it opens on...
Bankers may face prison for misleading information in share-sale documents under a proposal by Hong Kong regulators that could raise the cost and risk of arranging initial public offerings in the city. (read the rest of the story…) Related items IMF Says Hong Kong At Risk Of Recession IMF: Hong Kong In Risk Of...
LME, the world’s biggest metals bourse, began a process in September that it said may lead to its sale. CME Group Inc. (CME) , NYSE Euronext (NYX) and IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE) were among suitors to submit offers before a May 7 deadline, according to five people with direct knowledge of the matter. (read the...
HONG KONG – Aquascutum, the venerable British fashion brand worn by Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, has been sold to YGM Trading Ltd. for 15 million pounds ($24.2 million), the Hong Kong company said Thursday. (read on…) Related items Malaysian listed XiDeLang eyes dual listing in Hong Kong HKEx chief confident on buying LME;...
Under the new SFC proposals, sponsors in Hong Kong can be held criminally liable, and the number of advisers on a deal may be limited. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong firm buys Aquascutum in $24 mn deal Sudan sugar maker Kenana plans Hong Kong IPO London jeweller Graff eyes HK IPO to speed...
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Gregory So, has replied to a question in the Legislative Council regarding the tax and procedural difficulties being experienced by the Hong Kong services sector in developing business in Mainland China. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong Corners Offshore RMB Market, Can China and Hong Kong Lure Muslim...
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Shares in Cathay Pacific plunged Thursday, after the Hong Kong flag carrier announced a raft of cost-cutting measures and warned of "disappointing" first-half results due to high fuel prices. (read on…) Related items Chinese Estates head to be prosecuted over bribery in Macau Research and Markets: Hong Kong Information Technology Report Q2 2012 Hong...
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