For years, the last surviving memento of rifleman Ray Donald Jackson's life lay in the dirt in Stanley, Hong Kong, where he died. His family didn't even have a photo to remember him by. He was just a memory — a man who died serving with the Royal Rifles ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC says will buy NAB's mortgage portfolio in Singapore, Hong Kong
SINGAPORE Singapore's Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC.SI) said on Thursday it will acquire National Australia Bank's (NAB.AX) private wealth business in Singapore and Hong Kong, increasing its mortgage portfolio by around 4 percent. The city-state's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy rally application rejected
Hong Kong's authorities have not commented on the claim. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Free Press news portal reported that Victoria Park would be used by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association, which holds its own events to mark the handover on 1 July 1997. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise 0.5pc in early trading after US shares traded near-record highs overnight
Hong Kong stocks traded on Wednesday morning, in line with Asian equities and buoyant US markets overnight. The Hang Seng Index opened up 0.5 per cent ... saw strong trading with Industrial Commercial Bank of China gaining 1.2 per cent to HK$5.1, China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shoebox, coffin homes a challenge for new leader
The reality is a one-room "shoebox" cubicle, one of five partitioned out of a small apartment in an aging walkup in a working class Hong Kong neighborhood. Into the 120-square foot room are crammed a bunk bed, small couch, fridge, washing machine and tiny ... ( read original story ...)
Business News: mcgarrybowen Hong Kong names business director
JWT Hong Kong’s Ruby Lee has joined mcgarrybowen Hong Kong as business director. Lee has over 20 years experience in advertising and worked with clients like HSBC, Coca Cola, P&G, CSL, SONY and adidas. JWT Hong Kong’s Ruby Lee has joined mcgarrybowen ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise to 21-month high as resource shares rebound
The Hang Seng index rose 1.3 per cent, to 24,889.03, while the China Enterprises Index gained 1.5 per cent, to 10,128.99 points. Hong Kong bucked the trend in most Asian markets on Tuesday, as investors searched for the next catalyst following France's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hospital that treated liver recipient violated protocol in reporting medical blunder late, lawmakers claim
A Hong Kong public hospital has violated protocol in reporting a serious medical blunder after it was revealed how lapses by two doctors led to a mother’s failing health, a patients’ group and several lawmakers said on Tuesday. They lashed out against ... ( read original story ...)
China official lauds Macau security law in hint to Hong Kong
China's No. 3 official lauded Macau's anti-subversion legislation during a visit to the city Tuesday in a message that appeared aimed at nearby Hong Kong. Similar legislation proposed there has stalled because of opposition from pro-democracy supporters. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should up its fintech game to remain relevant: council
The financial services industry makes up about a fifth of Hong Kong's economy and employs six percent of its workforce, making it critical for the city to keep up with fintech. The Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), which was set up by the ... ( read original story ...)
mcgarrybowen Hong Kong names business director
JWT Hong Kong’s Ruby Lee has joined mcgarrybowen Hong Kong as business director. Lee has over 20 years experience in advertising and worked with clients like HSBC, Coca Cola, P&G, CSL, SONY and adidas. In her new role, she will be working to strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Startup Gets Thumbs-up from Alibaba’s HK Entrepreneurs Fund
Ready to Grow With its creative idea and potential to grow, Origami Labs took home US$120,000 in Asia’s first “Elevator World Tour” last October – a startup pitching competition organized by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and ... ( read original story ...)
Hitting the road: Hong Kong businesses gear up for opportunities along Asia’s new Silk Route
Hong Kong businesses are looking to exploit opportunities along the “belt and road” corridor following the city’s inclusion in March as a member of a key China-led investment bank funding projects along Asia’s new Silk Road trading route. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong customs smash drug syndicate in 131kg cannabis seizure
Hong Kong customs officials have smashed a suspected drug syndicate, in the city’s fourth multimillion-dollar seizure of cannabis this year. Officers raided a property in Tsuen Wan where they uncovered 131kg of suspected cannabis buds worth HK$21.5 ... ( read original story ...)