Hong Kong: Stocks end sharply higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks soared Tuesday, tracking a rally across Asia and in New York, with energy firms the big winners as oil prices were boosted by hopes of a deal to cut production. The Hang Seng index rose 1.43 per cent, or 320.29 points ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong shares surge after US gains set bullish tone for Asia

Nov 22 Hong Kong stocks posted their biggest gain in nearly two weeks ... in energy shares on prospects of oil producing countries agreeing to curb output. The Hang Seng index rose 1.4 percent, to 22,678.07, while the China Enterprises Index gained 2.2 ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Disneyland to expand with $1.4 billion investment

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Walt Disney will expand its loss-making Hong Kong Disneyland theme park with a $1.4 billion investment to try to attract more visitors, the U.S. entertainment company and its local government partner said on Tuesday. Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Disney gets $1.4B expansion with Frozen theme area

HONG KONG - Hong Kong officials say they have signed an agreement for a $1.4 billion expansion of the southern Chinese city's Disneyland theme park. The government said Tuesday the plan calls for adding two new themed areas, based on the movie "Frozen" and ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong government consults on financial resolution powers

HONG KONG Nov 22 The Hong Kong government on Tuesday began a consultation process on new powers the banking, insurance and securities regulators can use to wind down troubled financial institutions. The proposal outlines how the regulators may use the so ... ( read original story ...)

E-commerce gives lifeline to sinking HK retail sector

The sector has been slumping for the last 19 months, forcing desperate industry operators, especially small and medium-sized retailers, to search for new business opportunities. To be sure, the Hong Kong retail sector's sales have been falling. But ... ( read original story ...)

Asian stocks ride Wall Street rally, oil extends gains

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Tuesday in the wake of solid gains in U.S. markets overnight, while the Japanese yen briefly strengthened after a powerful earthquake rocked northern Japan. Oil extended gains in Asian trading with U.S. West Texas ... ( read original story ...)