BOC intercepts smuggled gun parts

The pistols were each stashed in a water heater and the two parcels were consigned to Christopher Yeung of Hong Kong and a certain Lau of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, the BOC said. Alfonso Martin Sanchez, 21, was arrested when he asked about the status of the ... ( read original story ...)

Number of Singapore companies exploring HK IPO 'doubled'

As Osim prepares its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong as V3 Group, news emerged earlier this month that Pan-United Corp is spinning off its Chinese port division for a Hong Kong listing, while LHN said it is eyeing a dual primary listing there. ( read original story ...)

HSBC powers a tram shelter in Hong Kong with solar panels

The Belt-and-Road Initiative (BRI) is a visionary blueprint for global economic development while leading the global shift to a green economy. HSBC goes beyond understanding the potential opportunities which could result from the Belt-and-Road Initiative ... ( read original story ...)

BOCOM International prices HK IPO near bottom, raising $230 mln

priced on Friday its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) near the bottom of expectations, raising $230 million. The company, a unit of Bank of Communications Co Ltd (BoCom) , priced the 667 million shares on offer at HK$2.68 each, after marketing the ... ( read original story ...)

Fitch Affirms Hang Seng Bank and CCB Asia; Outlook Stable

(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, May 11 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hang Seng Bank Limited's (HSB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDRs) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook. The agency has also affirmed China ... ( read original story ...)

Meanwhile In Hong Kong…

The Hong Kong Dollar has plunged to its weakest level against the dollar (to which it is pegged) since February 2016, even as the Hang Seng surges higher. As HKD nears 7.80, triggering likely HKMA intervention, we wonder whether we will see a replay of ... ( read original story ...)