Hong Kong
Great companies are about more than making money
Great companies are about more than making money
The recent arrest of the Kwok brothers, members of one of Hong Kong’s highest profile business families, reminds us that doing business with friends and relatives can sometimes end in tears. But that doesn’t mean that Asia’s traditional family-based companies do not have something to teach the wider business world.
Russian oil major to list in Hong Kong
Russia’s second largest oil company plans a secondary listing in Hong Kong in mid-2013 to draw investors.
Hong Kong no.1 in World Competitiveness Rankings
Hong Kong tops the annual survey measuring how well countries manage their economic and human resources.
KEB opens trade finance center in Hong Kong
A major Korean bank has opened a financial center in Hong Kong for the first time.
Hong Kong pushes iBonds for retail bond market growth
Hong Kong next week will launch another “iBond,” or inflation-linked retail bond for subscription by residents.
Long-haul arrivals from Russia up 30% in April
Russians helped fuel an increase in visitor arrivals in Hong Kong to 3.84 million.
Internship experience top Chinese employers' main criteria
28% ranked it as main priority, while educational background and communication skills were considered least important.
Hong Kong Land issues US$500 million worth of 10-year notes
The notes will earn a coupon of 4.5% per annum, tempted already?
Approved mortgage loans drop
Approved mortgage loans in April fell 9.7% to $25.4 billion from March.
More residential housing to be built
Some 5,000 flats are expected to be built on land to be released by the third quarter.
Hong Kong vis-a-vis the world – a mixed picture
Whilst the global economy recoils, Hong Kong remains unaffected; the question is how long for?
Residents drive passenger traffic growth in HKIA
Hong Kong residents are traveling more, registering a 16% YoY growth.
Total exports, imports up
The values of Hong Kong's total merchandise exports and imports recorded year-on-year increases of 5.6% and 5% in April, the Census & Statistics Department said.
HSBC puts on hold plans to transfer to Hong Kong
HSBC plans to stay in London despite the huge expense of doing business in the British capital.
Financial Dispute Resolution Centre to be organised
Tougher rules are also in store for Hong Kong’s financial institutions.
Exchange Fund rises on equities
Equities boost the Exchange Fund to $43.8 billion in the first quarter this year.
Hong Kong banks susceptible to massive Eurozone recession
A severe credit crunch could hammer Hong Kong’s banks and those in Singapore should there be a huge jump in non-performing loans.
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