Bahrain on charm offensive to expand ICT ties with Hong Kong

The kingdom, less than two-thirds the size of Hong Kong, is also home to about 400 Islamic financial institutions. According to the EDB’s latest report, its non-oil sector grew by 3.6% in the second quarter of 2016 and now accounts for more than 80% of GDP. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Airlines launches 10th anniversary sale

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Hong Kong Airlines will be launching a sale of 100,000 tickets for both economy and business class, to some of its most popular destinations. The sale begins tomorrow, November 22 and lasts until November 28, for travel ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong: Stocks end slightly higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks closed another volatile day with a small gain Monday as investors brushed off a sell-off on Wall Street, although worries persist about the outlook under a Donald Trump presidency. The Hang Seng index added 0.06 per cent ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong, Shanghai: Stocks dip at open after Wall St losses

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks dipped in the first few minutes of trade Monday, tracking losses on Wall Street as investors bet on a steeper rise in US interest rates than previously expected. The Hang Seng index fell 0.14 per cent, or 31.17 points ... ( read original story ...)

Asia shares higher as China shares rally on yuan weakness

HONG KONG - Chinese shares rallied Monday, leading gains in most other Asian markets higher as Beijing guided the yuan lower again, extending a decline that has picked up pace since Donald Trump's U.S. election victory. KEEPING SCORE: The Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Chief: Xi 'Affirmed Our Work' in Election Dispute

While few have embraced the calls for Hong Kong independence, Beijing routinely lashes out at any position seen as challenging the ruling Communist Party's absolute authority. Xi has not publicly commented on the controversy and the official Xinhua News ... ( read original story ...)

China's Xi tells Cy Leung to uphold Hong Kong unity

Hong Kong has been hit with protests after Beijing intervened to ... national unity and maintains social and political stability", reported Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The meeting follows months of tension over two pro-independence politicians ... ( read original story ...)

China's Xi demands Hong Kong uphold national unity

Hong Kong has been hit with protests after Beijing intervened to ... national unity and maintains social and political stability", reported Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The meeting follows months of tension over two pro-independence politicians ... ( read original story ...)

China's Xi calls on Hong Kong leader to maintain stability

BEIJING Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying to uphold national unity and maintain social and political stability, state news agency Xinhua said on Monday. A meeting of the two political leaders on the ... ( read original story ...)