Hong Kong

Goldman divests 2.75bln ICBC shares for HK$15.9bln

Goldman divests 2.75bln ICBC shares for HK$15.9bln

Sale to boost Goldman’s returns from 37% of its initial investment to about $4bln.

Swire Properties invests $800,000 in electric vehicles

Group buys 2 Nissan LEAF vehicles as it steps up drive to reduce carbon footprint.

Cathay Pacific signs code-share agreement with Alaska Airlines

Partnership expands Hong Kong carrier's reach in North America and increases overall passenger volume.

Mercedes-Benz launches StarElite

The sub-brand targets the premium used car market in Hong Kong through the StarElite Certified Pre-Owned Program.

Jason Brown joins North Asia Strategic as Non-Executive Director

NAS expects the Goldman Sachs executive to share his investment banking experience specialising in Asia.

Insurance commissioner helps restore faith in sector

Industry seen to rebound by responding well to government's measures in regaining consumer confidence.

Hong Kong posts double-digit import-export growth in August

Exports to Asia grew 41% especially to Thailand, Vietnam and China.

UC Rusal intends to acquire NORINCO sales subsidiary's stake

Company teamed up with NORINCO for increasing volume of high-tech aluminium production sales in China.

Mongolian Mining plans raising HK$5.44bln via SEHK listing

Goes for global offering of 719,424,500 shares at HK$6.48-HK$7.56 per share starting on September 28.

HSBC kickstarts first Middle East RMB trade settlement transaction

Move enabling Middle East businesses to settle payments in RMB, unleashing opportunities for Asia expansion.

Yip’s Chemical launches revamped website

Further enhances corporate transparency by enhancing regularly updated content of new website.

Hong Kong tourist arrivals grow 22% in August

China arrivals rose 27.7% to 2.37mln while South Korea arrivals rose 35.7% due to won appreciation.

HSBC’s Finance Director eyed as chairman candidate

Lender’s independent directors on a search for its chairman’s replacement as Green will join British government.

OP Financial strikes deal with China Investment Corporation

Total paid up capital of US$16.5mln received for investment in Kazakhstan Agriculture sector.

Hong Kong approves 3 airlines' fuel surcharges hike

All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines raise fuel surcharges by 3-5%.

AIA's $15bln HK IPO receives in-principle approval

AIG is selling assets to help repay $182.3bln government bailout.

Highways Department signs two $6.65bln bypass works contracts

Contracts awarded to China State Construction Engineering and Leighton Contractors for Central-Wan Chai Bypass project.