After moving into journalism, he was principal business reporter for Radio Television Hong Kong before the handover to China. He has produced and reported for the CBC in Saskatchewan and Toronto and the BBC in London. He is currently senior producer at CBC ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches private banking services in Australia
HONG KONG (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings Plc on Thursday launched its private banking services in Australia, as part of its plans to expand business presence in the Asia Pacific region. The bank will offer private banking services to Australian clients ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong’s blind pursuit of technology listings is dangerous
Hong Kong desperately needs an efficient venture capital ecosystem ... Either of them can effectively do whatever they want with the business and inflict abuse on minority shareholders. Dual-class or special partnership structures may not necessarily ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong tycoon issued a full-page newspaper announcement about his breakup with ex-girlfriend
In October, Hong Kong prosecutors dropped their case against a local newspaper ... He was strongly advised against any physical and mental stress by his doctor. Lau and his high-profile business partner Steven Lo Kit-shing were found guilty in 2014 of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Shares end the day lower
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks ended a volatile day lower on Thursday as investors try to gauge the outlook for the global economy under a Donald Trump presidency. The Hang Seng index fell 0.26 per cent, or 57.9 points, to 22,222.63. The benchmark Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat on falling oil prices, ahead of Fed chair testimony
Hong Kong markets slipped lower on Thursday morning on fluctuating oil prices and ahead of US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen’s testimony to Congress on economic outlook. The Hang Seng Index closed the midday session down 0.12 per cent, or 27.19 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Stocks open lower on Trump uncertainty
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened lower Thursday morning, tracking losses on Wall Street as investors are wracked with uncertainty over the outlook for the global economy after Donald Trump's election as US president. The Hang Seng index slipped 0.50 per ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Jockey Club inks UK Tote commingling deal
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has ensured its massive betting pools grow even larger after inking a commingling deal with the UK Tote. On Tuesday, the HKJC announced that UK punters would be able to place wagers on the HKJC’s pari-mutuel tote pools ... ( read original story ...)
Swire Pacific in talks to buy Coca-Cola bottling assets in China: Bloomberg
(Reuters) - Hong Kong conglomerate Swire Pacific Ltd (0019.HK ... A potential deal could value the business at about $1 billion and the companies could announce a deal as soon as this week, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines and Etihad expand codeshare
Hong Kong Airlines and UAE national carrier Etihad Airways have expanded their codeshare agreement to offer improved connections between Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. The expansion brings the total number of services under ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong billionaire takes out full-page adverts to announce he has split with his girlfriend and given her $400million
A Hong Kong billionaire has taken out full-page adverts to announce he has split with his girlfriend and given her £200million. Joseph Lau used the announcements to say he had split from Yvonne Lui in 2014 - and that she would not be receiving any more money. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares edge down, led by financial and real estate stocks
SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks slipped in thin trading on Wednesday, with gains erased late in the day as financial shares dropped and real estate shares fell for a fourth straight day on fears of rising interest rates. The benchmark Hang Seng index lost 0.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s stock market snaps two-day slide
The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 22,320-point ... Ping An perked 1.24 percent, Hong Kong & China Gas advanced 0.98 percent, Bank of China collected 0.89 percent, Sands China fell 0.87 percent, China Petroleum and Chemical (Sinopec) added ... ( read original story ...)
Late Hang Seng Index Sell-Off Triggered by Strong Dollar
Given the Hong Kong currency peg, there will be an important direct impact on domestic competitiveness, which will act as an important drag on the economy. The Hang Seng index opened significantly higher and remained in positive territory into the session ... ( read original story ...)