Tag: business

For planting business flags, it’s one of the most stable and attractive jurisdictions in the world. Unlike the island “tax havens” that you might consider for economic citizenship, Hong Kong is a solid financial center with real business activity ... ( read original story ...)

The Belt and Road initiative has the potential to boost Hong Kong's status as a major financial, economic, trade, business and transportation centre in the world. Here are four reports from ANN media. (From left)K.Y. Edward CHEN, President, Qianhai ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s securities regulators have tightened their scrutiny of rights issues by listed companies, rejecting two recent applications they deemed unfair to minority shareholders. Brokers welcomed the move as they believe it will enhance protection for ... ( read original story ...)

Located on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island in one of the city's busy business districts that plays home the likes of LVMH and Facebook's Hong Kong HQ, East is a business-minded hotel that's sharp in every way. Opened by Swire Hotels in 2010 ... ( read original story ...)

(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, December 09 (Fitch) Cheung Kong Property Holdings Limited's (CKP; A-/Positive) plan to acquire the aircraft leasing business of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (CKHH; A-/Stable ... ( read original story ...)

(Bloomberg) -- The surprise decision by Hong Kong’s top leader to not seek a second term in office opened the way for a chief executive who might bridge some differences in a city riven by tensions over perceived interference by China. Chief Executive ... ( read original story ...)

Reacting to the news that Leung Chun-ying will not seek re-election, some business leaders hope there will be changes for the better for the polarised society, but not everyone is optimistic. Henry Cheng Kar-shun, chairman of New World Development and the ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s trade representative came to Tallahassee Wednesday looking for business. In meetings around the capital city with business and political leaders, Steve Barclay explained Hong Kong is the doorway to China and he’s holding it wide open for ... ( read original story ...)

Major supermarkets in Hong Kong were found selling mislabelled seafood products and in one case possibly overcharging customers as the wrong species of fish was identified, according to a global conservation body. The WWF published results of a local ... ( read original story ...)

GOL Smiles is the frequent flyer program for GOL Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in South America. It’s not a program that’s often talked about, but they actually have some pretty good redemption options. You can transfer SPG Starpoints to GOL ... ( read original story ...)

McDonald’s Corp is looking to raise $1 billion to $2 billion with the sale of its China and Hong Kong stores after the U.S. fast-food chain decided to keep “a significant minority stake in the business,” a person with direct knowledge of the plans ... ( read original story ...)

But in his case, that last bit proved easier than the winner of this year’s SME Award at the DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards might have hoped. Throughout his career, Glover’s noticed a correlation between media coverage and lines stretching out the ... ( read original story ...)

The new share trading link between Shenzhen and Hong Kong is being heralded as a milestone that will strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a “super-connector” between China and the world – and the local bourses say there may be more connect schemes to come. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, yesterday (December 5, Bern time) met with his Swiss counterparts in Switzerland to promote closer trade and economic ties between Hong Kong and the country. Mr So ... ( read original story ...)