BRASÍLIA (Reuters) - Hong Kong said on Tuesday it has lifted a ban on the import of Brazilian meat, removing one of the last blanket bans by a major importer, but strong words from an EU commissioner visiting Brazil suggests the scandal over health ... ( read original story ...)
Beckham in Hong Kong-China upset and a Sudanese-Egyptian row over national pride
Former professional footballer David Beckham caused a stir online after posting on Instagram and Facebook about his visit to Hong Kong, which said he had enjoyed a "great 48 hours in China". Beckham was there to promote a Hong Kong life insurance company. ( read original story ...)
China's favored candidate chosen as Hong Kong’s leader
Hong Kong's new leader Carrie Lam pledges to mend political rifts after winning a vote dismissed as a sham by democracy activists who fear the loss of the city's cherished freedoms. Video provided by AFP Newslook Communist China's favored candidate was ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after Hong Kong package containing steroids, ‘unknown white powder’ arrives in Edmonton
The RCMP said a 26-year-old Edmonton man is facing multiple charges after its covert operations unit “located and seized” a steroid-laden package originating from Hong Kong on Monday that had arrived in Alberta’s capital. According to police ... ( read original story ...)
Vacancies at Hong Kong’s ‘big five’ banks up 43%
Employment opportunities at Hong Kong’s top five banks—Bank of China, Bank of East Asia, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, and Standard Chartered—surged 43% over the past year, according to recruiters. The de facto ‘big five’ banks collectively advertised ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland stocks lose ground as sentiment hurt by Beijing’s new property curbs
Hong Kong stocks seesawed in early trading but ended lower on Monday ... to overturn his predecessor’s signature health care policy known as Obamacare. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.7 per cent lower to 24,193.7 on Monday. Last week, the index added ... ( read original story ...)
About 11 Standard Chartered's Hong Kong-based private bankers to leave
HONG KONG About 11 Hong Kong-based bankers from Standard Chartered Plc's (STAN.L) (2888.HK) private banking unit, including one managing director, are leaving the bank, a spokeswoman for the lender said on Tuesday. Teresa Lee, managing director of Standard ... ( read original story ...)