“The demand is strong, it almost builds itself,” said Jimmy Phua, who heads Asian real estate investments for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board from the Hong Kong office. “But as the market matures and competition increases, then it becomes a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland China authorities smash people-smuggling service for Vietnamese
A people smuggling syndicate that provided a “one-stop service” to Vietnamese nationals seeking illegal entry to Hong Kong for work has been smashed by city and mainland Chinese authorities, with its two leaders sentenced to 24 and 32 months ... ( read original story ...)
Sight for poor eyes
Each family member plays a different role in her care. Guide dogs are specially trained to lead the visually impaired. In Hong Kong, guide dog supply has long been dependent on foreign donation. Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Services is committed to sustaining ... ( read original story ...)
Daughter of detained Hong Kong bookseller fears for safety in UK after 'scary' incident
The daughter of a Hong Kong bookseller being detained by Chinese authorities says she does not feel safe in Britain and fears she is being monitored. Angela Gui, a swede who is a student at the University of Warwick, said she had begun to feel “nervous ... ( read original story ...)
I moved to Hong Kong and landed my first job in finance. This MBA got me there
How did Singaporean Jasmine Chua get her first job in Hong Kong financial services? It was all about doing the right MBA. In 2015 Jasmine Chua faced a career-defining decision: would she carry on rising up the ranks in Singapore’s public sector, or leave ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says will not run for re-election
HONG KONG Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying said on Friday he will not stand for re-election in a 2017 vote for chief executive for family reasons, in a surprise announcement that throws open the race to run the financial hub. Leung has been backed by the ... ( read original story ...)
Sun Life Financial Inc (NYSE:SLF) Downgrade
Tracing its roots back to 1865, Sun Life Financial and its partners today have operations in key markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China and Bermuda.” ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest murder suspect after hunt for a ‘man with a brown poodle’
Hong Kong police have made an arrest after a hunt for a man with a brown poodle in connection with the murder of a 49-year-old man who was knifed to death in Wong Tai Sin on Thursday. The 53-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday evening and is in custody ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and mainland markets end lower amid thin turnover, stall in Wall Street rally
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks fell on Friday, tracking US stock indexes lower amid thin turnover on the final trading day before Christmas. The Hang Seng Index ended down 0.28 per cent or 61.44 points at 21,574.76. The Hang Seng China Enterprises ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks slip on expected regulatory tightening; US data shakes Hong Kong
Hong Kong equities dipped to five-month low on the last trading ... as well as brokerages’ alternative investment business, the latest efforts to contain financial risks. Meanwhile, market sentiment was hurt by a tumble in coal prices, which knocked ... ( read original story ...)
From IBM To JP Morgan: Where Is The Talent Moving In Hong Kong's Job Market?
and the institution that provides the most liquidity to Hong Kong’s talent pool, it is HSBC that leads the way. Not only do they employ over 30,000 people themselves, but they are the most active contributor in terms of talent movement amongst some of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police searching for suspect seen with brown poodle in murder case
A man with a brown poodle is wanted by police over the murder of a 49-year-old man, who died after a knife attack on Thursday evening in Wong Tai Sin. Police said the victim was on his way home at about 7pm on Thursday when he ran into the man, who is in ... ( read ...
Hong Kong man accused of killing girlfriend pictured one hour before he was pulled from Tsing Yi waters
A subsequent search on social media found Lam to be her boyfriend. Acting principal magistrate Cheang Kei-hong adjourned the case to February 17 for police to conduct further investigations. ( read original story ...)
One Yuan Now Buys Just One Hong Kong Dollar — in 7-Eleven
Yuan is a way off parity on foreign exchange markets In a sign of how far confidence in China’s currency has fallen, 7-Eleven stores in Hong Kong are valuing the Chinese currency at par with the city’s dollar. Just three years ago, one yuan fetched 1 ... ( read original story ...)