Hong Kong stocks edged down on Thursday, as a rally in mining, insurance and casino stocks was offset by the retreat of the heavily weighed property, banking and oil sectors. The Hang Seng Index closed at 22,608.49, down 0.3 per cent or 68.2 points ... ( read original story ...)
Can business and politics mix, in the US under Trump, or in Hong Kong?
Like nearly everyone, I was surprised by the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States. I don’t remember any election that has produced such strong emotions or uncertainty. His victory is a warning that the world really is changing. ( read original story ...)
House-Hunting in Hong Kong With the App That Sees Dead People
HONG KONG — Ship Street is quintessentially Hong Kong ... After more than 30 years in the real estate business, Lily Wong, a local agent, knows that most Chinese clients are not interested in even looking at haunted apartments. “They wouldn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Free market must decide Hong Kong port's future in container business
The ports situation in South China is rapidly changing and while Hong Kong's role within it must evolve as well, the impetus must come from the private sector as it has always done in the city. The importance of letting the free market decide the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland getting $1.4 billion expansion, adding Frozen and Marvel themed lands
Not to be outdone by its mainland counterpart, Hong Kong Disneyland is looking to boost business with a $1.4 billion expansion that will include two new areas based on Frozen and Marvel. This multi-year, mega-upgrade will take place between 2018 and 2023 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland adding 'Frozen' land in $1.4 billion expansion
"Hong Kong tourism is in an adjustment period," the city's commerce ... The move adds to planned growth at Disney's parks division, its second-largest business after TV networks. The company opened its US$5.5 billion Shanghai resort in June and announced ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland Is Adding ‘Frozen’ and Marvel Lands in a $1.4 Billion Expansion
Disney’s CEO has said that the company’s giant new Shanghai theme park isn’t hurting business in Hong Kong. Still, it’s a smart move to expand the older park with attractions that can’t be found in Shanghai. — Hannah Sampson Walt Disney Co. is ... ( read original story ...)
Disqualified Hong Kong lawmakers attend appeal hearing
HONG KONG – Two Hong Kong separatist lawmakers are attending a hearing at the city's High Court to appeal a court judgment that disqualified them from taking office. Sixtus Leung Chung-hang and Yau Wai-ching from the Youngspiration Party had altered ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign exchange rates in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following are foreign exchange rates against Hong Kong dollar released by Hang Seng Bank Limited on Thursday: Buying Selling U.S. dollar 774.20 777.20 Australian dollar 568.40 576.40 Canadian dollar 569.80 577.50 Swiss ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat as developers, energy explorers decline
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell for the first time in five days, with China Vanke Co declining after closing at a record high yesterday. Hong Kong’s benchmark index has fallen more than 6 per cent since its September peak, as inflows from the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong markets end morning down with light volumes expected ahead of Thanksgiving
HSBC fell 0.24 per cent, Bank of China dropped 0.58 ... up from the HK$61.45 seen at the Hong Kong close. Sinopec’s ADR remained on HK$5.45 and China Mobile dropped from HK$84 to HK$83.89. The Hang Seng Index futures spot November contract slipped ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Retreat Most in a Week as Developers Decline
Hong Kong stocks dropped, with the benchmark index capping its biggest decline in more than a week, as property companies slid. Insurers climbed after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased their target prices. The Hang Seng Index lost 0.3 percent at the close. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stock benchmark down as U.S. rate hike looms
Nov 24 Hong Kong's benchmark index retreated on Thursday despite Wall ... and an increasingly likely U.S. rate hike next month. The Hang Seng index fell 0.3 percent, to 22,608.49, but the China Enterprises Index gained 0.1 percent, to 9,678.77 points. ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong : Change of Registered Office
11/15 BOC HONG KONG: BOCHK obtained all business qualifications of Shenzhen-Hong Kong.. 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Strategy and Budget Committee 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Risk Committee 11/11 BOC HONG KONG: Mandate of the Remuneration ... ( read original story ...)