Under Secretary for Home Affairs of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, Mrs Nellie Fong, Chairman of Young Artists Development Foundation, Dr Kwok Homun, Curator of Ink Global, Mr Xiang Huaicheng, former Minister of Finance, Mr Liu Dawei, Chairman of the ... ( read original story ...)
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 company stock buying high for third week amid heavy trade in blue chips
The buying was high for the third straight week while the selling among directors rebounded based on filings on the Hong Kong stock exchange from November 14 to 18. A total of 34 companies recorded 196 purchases worth HK$356 million versus 13 firms with 38 ... ( 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 ...)
Buyer who will pay HK$912 million for Asia’s pricest apartments is unveiled
Two adjoining luxury flats at the Mount Nicholson development on the Peak area of Hong Kong, was sold for an average HK$104,803 per square foot on November 8, breaking the record for the cost of a home in Asia on a per square footage basis. The buyer paid ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Xi Jinping Plans Mass Ouster of Corrupt Hong Kong Officials From Top Chinese Advisory Body
Businesspeople in China and Hong Kong crave membership in the municipal, county, provincial, and national-level CPPCCs to gain access to Chinese officials because membership greatly expands their business networks and opportunities for the right sort of ... ( 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 ...)
Donald Trump's economic plan must be given a chance to succeed: Don Pittis
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 ...)
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 ...)