2017 Hong Kong Electronics Fair has attracted large numbers of branded and influential exhibitors all over the world. This year, Airwheel joined the exhibition with its newly-developed electric scooters and electric foldable bikes, like R3. Have interest ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-ICBC posts Q1 financial results
Says non-performing loans ratio at 1.59 percent at end-March * Says capital adequacy ratio at 12.98 percent at end-March Source text in English: bit.ly/2oSaQJN Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8972 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom) ( read original story ...)
Tiananmen museum to reopen as Hong Kong marks 20 years since handover
The world's first museum dedicated to China's Tiananmen Square crackdown will once again open its doors in Hong Kong after a months-long closure as the city prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of its handover to Beijing. The June 4th Museum closed its ... ( read original story ...)
$3 Million at Stake in Entrepreneur Fund Startup Challenge
The Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund Thursday kicked off a $3 million startup competition to help young companies build up their businesses and promote Hong Kong as a center for innovation and entrepreneurialism. In conjunction with Hong Kong Cyberport ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-BOC Hong Kong Q1 net operating income before impairment allowances HK$11.46 bln
April 28 BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd: * Q1 net operating income before impairment allowances HK$11,455 million versus HK$9,415 million * Qtrly net interest income and net interest margin increased on a year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis * Q1 ... ( read original story ...)
Have Hong Kong's youth lost hope in the future?
These are external links and will open in a new window "The Hong Kong we know isn't dying. It's already dead." That's the assessment of Jennifer, 29. She came from a modest family background, but studied hard and graduated with a degree from one of Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers pour scorn on rail operator’s water ban
he asked. ‘Could you tell me when everybody can pee in MTR stations?’: Hong Kong lawmakers lash MTR for outdated by-laws, lack of facilities He continued to attack the rule against drinking water. “Drinking water is a human right. You can study how ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong waitress jailed eight years for killing ‘noisy’ three-month-old son
A pathologist observed that there was considerable bleeding in his brain. Hong Kong housewife accused of causing baby’s death after losing self-control over infant’s incessant crying Sentencing reports on his mother’s mental state found she was both ... ( read original story ...)
Somkid seeks Hong Kong trade
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has called for the establishment of a Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Thailand aimed at boosting economic ties and linking the country to China's new overseas investment strategy. During a four-day ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong appoint Mark Wright as director of cricket
Wright has worked with Hong Kong cricket for over a decade as a coach, player and selector. Photo: Hong Kong Cricket. © Cricbuzz Cricket Hong Kong have appointed Mark Wright as their new director of cricket, the board confirmed on Friday (April 28). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businesspersons to survey EEC projects in May
HONG KONG, 28 April 2017 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has invited 50 major businesspersons from Hong Kong to survey Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor projects in May. The deputy premier, now leading government officials in a visit ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks pull back from 20-month high
SHANGHAI: Hong Kong's benchmark stock index eased on Friday from the previous session's 20-month high that was aided by continuous money inflows from mainland China. The Hang Seng index fell 0.3 per cent, to 24,615.13, while the China Enterprises Index ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest activists amid fears of creeping China influence
Hong Kong police arrested nine pro-democracy activists on Thursday over a protest outside China's representative office in November, a move some said was a bid to stifle opposition before Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit in July. HONG KONG ... ( read original story ...)
Financials help lift Hong Kong share index to highest close in 20 months
April 27 Hong Kong's benchmark stock index closed at its highest level in 20 months on Thursday as investor sentiment remained supported by prospects of better global growth and receding worries about political risks in Europe. The market also drew support ... ( read original story ...)