Saudi Aramco will eventually pick the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for its international listing, the bourse’s chief executive Charles Li told CNBC. He said that Hong Kong would make more sense than London, Tokyo, or New York—the other three exchanges on ... ( read original story ...)
Manhunt for employee accused of stealing HK$1 million from safe of Hong Kong bank
A citywide manhunt for a Hong Kong bank employee was launched by police on Wednesday after he was suspected of stealing HK$1 million (US$127,900) in cash from a safe. At 3pm, police said the 29-year-old man, who worked at the Siu Sai Wan branch of Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Poly start-up is commercializing a contact lens that treats myopia in children
A start-up from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is commercializing a contact lens to treat short-sightedness in children. Also known as myopia, short-sightedness is a major cause of ocular morbidity in children, especially among the Chinese. ( read original story ...)
‘Cheesegrater’, ‘Walkie-Talkie’ deals make Hong Kong top buyers of London offices in 2017
Hong Kong investors pumped record amounts into London office deals in 2017, adding to the large volumes of international capital which are forcing property transactions out of the capital into the wider UK. Transactions from Hong Kong accounted for over a ... ( read original story ...)
EU diplomats call for release of seized Hong Kong publisher
The Hong Kong-based bookseller's current whereabouts remain unknown and Swedish officials confirmed that the Chinese ambassador to Sweden has been summoned over the incident twice. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a news conference ... ( read original story ...)
US Treasury official presses Hong Kong, Beijing on NKorea
Treasury Undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence Sigal Mandelker said she told Hong Kong officials it should be harder for North Korea to use shell companies registered in the Asian business hub. Mandelker said she also repeatedly pressed ... ( read original story ...)
From start-ups to big guns: can more Hong Kong entrepreneurs make it big in mainland China?
The challenges of crossing the border Recent news that Hongkongers on the mainland will get to ... First, the angst-fraught question of identity. Hong Kong has been back in China’s fold for almost 21 years but many young Hongkongers remain uncomfortable ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Aramco will list in Hong Kong eventually, says the city’s stock exchange chief
CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Hong Kong is competing against New York and London for what is expected to be the world's largest IPO ever A win for Hong Kong would be a welcomed boost for the city that recently lost its crown as the global IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Baptist University to review Mandarin requirement in bid to ease tensions
Baptist University officials promised on Tuesday to consider all possibilities in reviewing a Mandarin graduation requirement in a bid to calm tensions that had been boiling over on the Hong Kong campus. Officials met students for the first time since ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines recruits cadet pilots, giving them the chance to reach for the skies
For those seeking a career in the skies, there is now a great opportunity for them to pursue their dreams. Hong Kong Airlines started its second recruitment drive, which will last until February 15, to recruit a new batch of highly motivated locals to join ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs more babies: China Daily columnist
In his commentary, the author says the Hong Kong government can do more to raise the country's fertility rate. HONG KONG (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Nobody is going to argue the fact that Hong Kong is ageing, and at a fast pace. The issue has plagued ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Customs to start Probationary Inspector recruitment exercise (with photos)
Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) will start a recruitment exercise this Friday (January 26) to recruit around 90 Probationary Inspectors in order to meet the manpower demand due to natural wastage and the forthcoming commissioning of new boundary ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong keen to invest in Việt Nam infrastructure
In an exclusive interview with Việt Nam News, Vincent H S Lo, chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, said Việt Nam is a very attractive destination for Hong Kong investment given its large population and rapid economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Chinese gadget-maker IPO tracks Xiaomi hype
HONG KONG, Jan 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) - China's answer to Fitbit is tracking another company's big steps. Huami, a maker of wearable devices, just unveiled plans for an initial public offering ahead of a more highly anticipated one by Xiaomi. ( read original story ...)