Despite a 26% plunge in money raised in Hong Kong offerings, the city maintained the top spot for global IPOs in 2016. But as new economy companies look to go public, many are shying away from Hong Kong. Reuters correspondent Pamela Ambler finds out what's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s SFC Warns of Another Clone Brokerage
However, the SFC said that the cloned firm is not located in Hong Kong although it is using the details of an authorised firm in the U.K.. A brief review of the FXjupiter’s website reveals that it offers investment services on a wide range of financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leadership contender John Tsang walking a fine line in trying to please all
In June 2015, the Hong Kong government’s proposal for the 2017 chief executive election – which followed Beijing’s framework under which Hongkongers would choose from two or three candidates endorsed by a 1,200-strong nominating committee – was ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran Hong Kong journalist arrested on suspicion of indecent assault of girl, 16
Wong Tai Sin district crime squad is investigating. Cheung graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1978 and joined RTHK’s news department before joining the Chinese-language daily newspaper Ming Pao in 1981 as a personal assistant to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest man suspected of attempting to murder his two children with rat poison
A 35-year-old Hong Kong man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder his six-year-old son and eight-year-old daughter after he tried to feed them rat poison at the family’s village house in Tuen Mun in the early hours of Monday. The funeral ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national faces court over biggest ice haul in WA history
A Hong Kong man was smuggled into Western Australia on a boat from China to look after hundreds of kilograms of methylamphetamine and more than $1 million in cash that was found at a house in suburban Canning Vale, Perth District Court has heard. ( read original story ...)
‘Another door has been shut for me’: Iranian asylum seeker in Hong Kong after Trump ban
“It’s very disappointing and sad news,” he said with a sigh. “I cannot go back to my country and I know I cannot stay forever in Hong Kong. I am hoping that Trump will take refugees and stop banning Muslim people.” Sam’s greatest wish is to be ... ( read original story ...)
Missing Chinese billionaire's social media postings are deleted after businessman disappears
The statement added he was "currently abroad being medically treated". Hong Kong police say Mr Xiao crossed the border to mainland China. When news of his disappearance in Hong Kong began breaking early last week, searches on Chinese search engines and ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (HSNGY) Given $20.91 Average Price Target by Analysts
Hang Seng Bank Limited is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company principally engaged in the provision of banking and financial services. The Company operates through four segments. Retail Banking and Wealth Management segment is engaged in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong giving its image a makeover
What do travellers usually do when they visit Hong Kong? The answers may vary, but most are not hard to guess. Eating and shopping are high on most lists, especially for visitors from other Asian countries. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) wants visitors ... ( read original story ...)
Cool Hotels That Can Only Be Found In Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a global playground for business and leisure travelers who revel in the idea of mysterious thrills around each and every corner. An economic powerhouse with the style to match, this ever-changing city welcomes visitors from all ends of the ... ( read original story ...)
Scores of Chinese billionaires and CEOs have disappeared in 'state-sanctioned abductions'
BREAKING: Chinese tycoon 'in contact' with family and business after vanishing from Hong Kong https://t.co/dYnO9PaSfc pic.twitter.com/1fUA0ss8Zf — SCMP News (@SCMP_News) February 4, 2017 It remains unclear why Xiao was detained but the case bears ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong holds anti-Trump protest
HONG KONG: Dozens of people gathered outside the US consulate in Hong Kong on Sunday (Feb 5) to protest against US President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration. Many were women from the Philippines and Indonesia employed in Hong Kong as domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong photographer creates ingenious pictures of Lego Batman ‘saving the city’ through good deeds
A Hong Kong photographer has created an ingenious picture series of a Lego Batman helping to do good deeds and defeat evil in the city through small acts of kindness. Ric Tse’s amusing photographs of the tiny caped crusader have become an online ... ( read original story ...)