Tag: business

Century Global Commodities Corp. (CVE:CNT) said it is very pleased with the growth in revenue, product range and customer base in the company’s food business in Hong Kong, China where Century relocated its headquarters. The move to Hong Kong was in line ... ( read original story ...)

Around this time last year RBS was busy cutting its Hong Kong headcount as the city became a mere sales office, mainly serving UK corporate clients doing business in Asia. And as we reported then, several other banks were vying to hire people exiting the ... ( read original story ...)

It’s the second time this year the Hong Kong markets have closed because of weather disruption. Business was halted on August 2, when Typhoon Nida hit the city. Some brokerages have contingency plans to ensure they can trade other Asia Pacific markets ... ( read original story ...)

It’s the second time this year the Hong Kong markets have closed because of weather disruption. Business was halted on Aug. 2, when Typhoon Nida hit the city. Some brokerages have contingency plans to ensure they can trade other Asia Pacific markets from ... ( read original story ...)

(Reuters) - AIA Group Ltd (1299.HK), the world's third-largest life insurer by market value, posted a 27 percent increase in new business in the third quarter helped by strong sales in its main markets of China and Hong Kong, the company said in a statement. ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG—GolfTEC has just introduced its first Golf instruction Centre to Hong Kong and has chosen to set up business in Central Hong Kong. This is the first of many it intends to open in South East Asian countries. For its 1st Hong Kong Centre has ... ( read original story ...)

Malcolm X said: “If you’re not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” In Hong Kong’s case, different people, similar problem. Of the 70 members of Hong ... ( read original story ...)

Cathay Pacific's renovated The Pier Business Class Lounge is located in Terminal 1, by Gate 65. It's about a 15-20 minute walk from security or from The Wing Business Class Lounge. The lounge is open daily from 5:30am to 00:30, and the following passengers ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s all-powerful chief executive, meanwhile, is appointed by Beijing from candidates put forward by a 1,200-member election committee drawn mainly from big business and the Chinese government. A survey undertaken by the Chinese University of Hong ... ( read original story ...)

Aviation authorities have moved to crack down on business jets misusing take-off and landing slots by tightening access for operators flying in and out of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). But some industry insiders warn that inflexibilities in the ... ( read original story ...)

Last month, I attended a Hong Kong Jockey Club forum on “Philanthropy for Better Cities”, which was all about creating shared value. It provided some excellent examples of how business can do well by doing good, a deeper and wider type of corporate ... ( read original story ...)

A Newcastle University graduate from Hong Kong has set up a business to help support other international students moving to the UK. Alice Lam has established My Study Bridge, which provides practical advice and support to students, primarily from China ... ( read original story ...)

In the latter half of the 1950s, when I was still in Hong Kong, China's economic policy changed dramatically. During the early days of its rule, the Communist government welcomed business owners and overseas Chinese returning to the country, but it ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s top political leaders and business tycoons will be among eight pall-bearers on Thursday morning at the funeral of late billionaire Cheng Yu-tung – the third richest man in the city. The list comprises Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, former ... ( read original story ...)