Tag: hong kong

It’s coming up to that time of the year when the RISE Summit hits Hong Kong. Produced by Web Summit, RISE is the biggest startup event in Asia. During the three-day series of events, held from July 11th – 13th 2017, a multitude of speakers ... ( read original story ...)

While Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong’s most well known airline, they’re not the only airline based there. Another airline that’s growing very nicely is Hong Kong Airlines, which presently has a fleet or A320 and A330 aircraft. The airline also has 15 ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong is getting a very wet start to July, with at least 12 days of frequent showers and humidity of up to 95 per cent on the way, according to the Observatory. On Tuesday morning, many had to rush to work in heavy downpours, with occasional sunshine. ( read original story ...)

A long-mooted bond trading link between Hong Kong and mainland China got underway Monday morning to little fanfare from traders. The so-called Bond Connect gives foreign investors access to China’s USD9 trillion onshore bond markets – the world’s ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong and mainland stocks fell at the start of morning trading on Wednesday as technology giant Tencent took a pounding and tensions around North Korea intensified. The Hang Seng Index opened down 0.38 per cent, or 96.69 points, at 25,293.32 ... ( read original story ...)

Members of the Hong Kong Academy of School Managers attend a lecture on China's space exploration ahead of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return. More than 600 students listened to the lecture held at the Fukien Secondary School Affiliated School. ( read original story ...)

The decision by the HKEX to hold a reform consultation at the height of the worst stock market regulation crisis in Hong Kong since the exchange was suspended during the 1987 crash may be remembered as an act of spectacular folly. A mysterious stock price ... ( read original story ...)

High-flying mobile gaming start-up Ballr is looking to raise up to US$20 million in new funding this year from Hong Kong investors, as its advertising-backed interactive football app taps into an ever-expanding fanbase across Asia-Pacific. Still only ... ( read original story ...)