Hong Kong’s Financial Services Development Council, the brain child of the city’s previous chief executive, is looking to hire an executive director to lead a team from a rented office in Central as i... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong failing to tackle wildlife smuggling epidemic: study
Hong Kong must do more to crack down on illegal wildlife smuggling by ending legal loopholes and lenient sentences, conservation groups said Monday, as they detailed the city's role in the lucrative t... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s port has fallen behind rivals. Industry experts say it needs to be more competitive
Hong Kong's once world-beating port needs to raise its game or risk falling further behind competitors in Shanghai , Singapore and elsewhere, industry experts said. The city's massive container facili... ( read original story ...)
Ola raises $74 million in fresh capital from Steadview Capital
Ola last announced a fund-raise of $1.1 billion from China’s Tencent Holdings and SoftBank in October 2018 SoftBank-backed Ola has raised another $74 million from its existing investors HongKong-based ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s recent mysterious US$4.8 billion stock plunge underscores risk in world’s 4th-largest equity market
Hong Kong’s second unexplained wave of stock plunges in three months shows the risks investors face in the world’s fourth-largest equities market. Ten mid- and small-cap shares plummeted as much as 81 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks edge higher, all eyes on U.S.-China trade talks
There seemed to be scant market reaction to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit in China. ** Telecommunication and utility stocks led the gain, while IT and financials shares slid. ( read original story ...)
Rizal Commercial Banking : RCBC set to issue peso green bonds
RCBC jointly mandated the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. and ING Bank Manila branch to arrange the issuance. ING is the sole green structuring advisor for RCBCs green finance framework. ( read original story ...)
Passengers on United flight from Newark to Hong Kong stuck on Canada runway for more than 14 hours
The United flight bound for Hong Kong departed from Newark ... about whether it was possible for passengers to take legal action over the ordeal. CBC News reported that there were 250 passengers on th... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is one of the world’s best places to live and work – but for how much longer?
The latest Henley Passport Index has just been in the news. This is a table of some 200 different passports listed in order of how many countries and territories the holders can visit without a visa. ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s public housing system works: costs, waiting times and sales
Hong Kong’s dubious honour of having the world’s highest priced property puts private home ownership beyond the reach of many. Instead, heavily subsidised public housing is the main choice for young l... ( read original story ...)
Comparing HONGKONG LD HOL/ADR (HNGKY) and MMA Capital (MMAC)
MMA Capital Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Receive News & Ratings for HONGKONG LD HOL/ADR Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise d... ( read original story ...)
Tightening of Hong Kong’s competition laws to cover mergers on the horizon, says Competition Commission chairwoman
The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance, formed by Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), COSCO-HIT Terminals, Asia Container Terminals and Modern Terminals, would jointly operate and manage 23 berths across ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan steps up probe into surveillance by pro-China media on island
TAIPEI/HONGKONG (Reuters) - Taiwan will step up its investigation of pro-Beijing newspapers accused by politicians on the self-ruled island of spreading fake news and surveillance activities that ... ( read original story ...)
Two Korean women held for smuggling 24 kg gold in Chennai
The two have been identified as Hanbyoul Jung (26) and Eunyoung Kim (26), belonging to the Republic of Korea. They had arrived from Hongkong Via Cathay Pacific flight CX 631. Further investigation int... ( read original story ...)