Hong Kong get their Rugby World Cup 2019 qualification bid off to a flying start with a 67-8 victory over hosts Malaysia in the Asia Rugby Championship. Hong Kong got their Asia Rugby Championship 2018 campaign off to a winning start with a 67-8 victory ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks must catch up to regional rivals in artificial intelligence race
Although some big players in Hong Kong such as HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and Standard Chartered are using AI technology such as chatbots to serve their customers, this is just scratching the surface. Say hi to Amy. She and other HSBC bots are about to change ... ( read original story ...)
Now is a golden time to be involved in China, says Hong Kong entrepreneur behind Didi Chuxing
I think there’s no difference between a Hong Kong guy, a Shenzhen guy or Shanghai guy. It’s all about your business idea: it needs a very clear motive, and a plan on how to execute it. A common problem which I see from people founding a start-up is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong flat hoarders should face vacancy tax that ‘causes them pain’, property experts say
The government could quite easily tax developers who hoard completed flats, analysts and property consultants said on Friday, but if it stops there and ignores homeowners doing the same thing, the policy will do little to ease Hong Kong’s acute housing ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi lists in Hong Kong for $10B IPO
HONG KONG—A gadget maker. An online delivery service. And the electronic payment company owned by the tech giant Alibaba. These are among a spate of Chinese companies expected to open their doors to ordinary investors in Hong Kong over the next year ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s $2 billion buyback fails to cheer investors as spending surges
HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC’s (HSBA.L) new chief executive sought to mollify investors with a share buyback of up to $2 billion, as the bank reported on Friday an unexpected 4 percent drop in first-quarter pre-tax profit due to a surge in spending. ( read original story ...)
HK startup involved in sapphire film tech raises fresh funds
Tan said. That the reason why not all kinds of technologies are ideal for a startup to develop, he noted. Tan believes his firm will become Hong Kong’s first “sapphire unicorn”, adding that the startup has huge potential in terms of its business ... ( read original story ...)
HONG KONG | HSBC says quarterly profit dips, plans $2B share buyback
HONG KONG — Global bank HSBC said Friday it’s launching its latest multibillion-dollar share buyback, as it released its first quarterly earnings report under its new chief executive, John Flint. The bank said that the buyback of up to $2 billion in ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank declares HK$1.3 per share dividend payout
The Hang Seng Bank (0011) today declared the first interim dividend of HK$1.3 per share for the year ending December 31, 2018, according to a filing to Hong Kong stock exchange. The dividend will be payable on June 7. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks slip into negative territory in early action
Hong Kong shares were lower in early action on Friday morning ... China Construction Bank lost 0.6 per cent to HK$8.03 and HSBC declined 0.8 per cent to HK$77.05. Hang Seng Bank also lost 1.2 per cent to HK$198.40. Meanwhile, AIA added 1.5 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair Opens Monday
HONG KONG, May 3, 2018-(ACN Newswire)-The HKTDC Hong Kong International ... "The HKTDC has been providing support to start-ups. Innovation and technology is also an important driving force for the medical devices and supplies industry. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong wardrobe murder accused did not tell partner about killing ex-girlfriend until she had his son
A Hong Kong man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend did not tell his later partner about the killing until she had given birth to his son, a court heard on Thursday. That revelation at the High Court, from the accused Oscar Mok Chun-yin, prompted ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC first-quarter profit misses estimate, unveils $2 billion new share buyback
HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA.L - News) posted on Friday an unexpected 4 percent drop in first-quarter pre-tax profit due to a surge in investments, missing estimates, and announced plans to initiate a new share buyback of up to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC says quarterly profit dips, plans $2B share buyback
HONG KONG (AP) - Global bank HSBC said Friday it's launching its latest multibillion-dollar share buyback, as it released its first quarterly earnings report under its new chief executive, John Flint. The bank said that the buyback of up to $2 billion in ... ( read original story ...)