Hong Kong
Hong Kong to add $1bln to support SMEs
Hong Kong to add $1bln to support SMEs
Ties with the Mainland and Taiwan are also strengthened to further bolster small enterprises.
HSBC Global Asset Management appoints Joanna Munro CEO Asia Pacific
The lender banks on Munro's 24-year investment and management experience in grabbing opportunities in the region.
Perception Digital appoints Hong Ming Tao Executive Director
The group tasked Tao to spearhead business development for Android-based mobile devices.
Minmetals Land contracted sales up 290% at HK$1.8bln
The groups average selling price during the first 9 months up 96% to HK$13,252 per sq.m.
Kowloon Tong lot sale earns $1.6bln
The private residential lot has a site area of 2,808 square metres was sold to Panayork Limited.
Mongolian Mining's Hong Kong IPO 9.92 times subscribed
The company's offer price fixed at HK$7.02 per share
Survey reveals high bonus hopes for HK finance professionals
71% expect bonus increase in 2010 and 14% are counting on a 31-50% bonus raise.
HK backs recommendations on regulating Mainland inbound group tours
Suggestions aims to step up crack down on illegal tour guides and unlicensed travel agents.
Survey shows positive outlook for professionalism of financial planners
More than 90% of participating CFPCM professionals say that they have attained required professional competency.
Swire Properties to launch EAST Hotel in Beijing
EAST Hotels' 369 rooms and suites offer urban and park views overseeing INDIGO’s 17-hectare outdoor park.
HSBC unveils financial educational programme for children
Lender educates kids financial literacy through fun e-learning modules, money management guides and piggy bank competition.
Hong Kong's ROE lowest at 7.9%
China and Hong Kong were the only markets where ROE fell in 2009, according to HSBC.
Risk of a double-dip recession remains remote
This is because the huge imported monetary stimulus will continue to boost mainland growth, according to HSBC.
ICBC executive faces bribery charges
HK Anti-Graft Agency claims Derick Chan Po-fui received total of HK$3.3mln from United Win major shareholder.
NTT Com to open Hong Kong premium data center
Tseung Kwan O Data Center to become company’s biggest data center outside of Japan.
September home sales down 41% following government curbs
Home transactions value last month down 26.7% than in September 2009, while volume was 15% lower.
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong lists Midas Holdings
Move to take advantage of company's enhanced corporate profile in China and Hong Kong.
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