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Latham & Watkins names Ing Loong Yang as senior partner
8 Mar 13
He brings with him years of experience in commercial litigation.
What you must know about bribery in Hong Kong
20 Feb 13
It may be a little early for moon cakes, but  as we are well into the season of gifting, and where businesses are receiving gifts,...
Finding the right Chinese translation
19 Feb 13
When you are told to “slip carefully” instead of be careful because of the slippery floor or you see people dining at a place called...
Latham & Watkins advises Hong Kong Broadband, Metropolitan Light Int'l on US$450m bond offering
15 Feb 13
 HK partners Bryant Edwards and Eugene Lee take the lead.
The French connection: Bringing European ventures to the city’s doorsteps
22 Jan 13
Just as everyone else is scrambling to set up in China to get a piece of the country’s booming economy, French law firm Thomas, Mayer...
“Finally here is someone who has put some class in the business of matchmaking –”
21 Jan 13
Perhaps it is not in our culture to openly admit our emotional needs, articulate our feelings and seek help… perhaps invincible people...
An open letter to HK Chief Executive CY Leung
10 Jan 13
Foreign Correspondent's Club appeals against Companies Ordinance.
Hong Kong’s 25 largest law firms 2012
4 Jan 13
Baker & McKenzie has topped Hong Kong Business inaugural top 25 law firm rankings for 2012, beating out Deacons and Mayer Brown, who took...
What you must know about cyber criminals in Hong Kong
2 Jan 13
The Hong Kong Government estimates that between 2009 and 2011, the financial loss to businesses in the SAR from computer crime more than trebled...
Baker & McKenzie advises Champion REIT on its US$1 Billion Guaranteed Medium Term Note Programme
11 Dec 12
More capital management measures expected in the coming months.
Hong Kong’s 25 largest accounting firms 2012
10 Dec 12
Will the new Companies Ordinance improve Hong Kong’s score?
Surprisingly, Hong Kong Kong firms are more transparent than Singapore counterparts
10 Dec 12
60% of Singapore companies fail to mention a code of conduct in their publications.
Hong Kong gets boost to be legal services centre
3 Dec 12
Justice Rimsky Yuen encouraged adoption of HK law.
A must-read for foreigners wanting to do business in Hong Kong
20 Nov 12
There is a lot of commentary on the HKD10 million investment-for-residence Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (“HKCIES”)...
Tungtex appoints Leslie Chang Shuk Chien as independent non-executive director
7 Nov 12
He will take over 7 November.
Sino Prosper appoints Niu Zhihui as independent non-executive Director
7 Nov 12
He will also be the chairman of each of Audit Committee.
Second phase for Companies Ordinance consultation launched
5 Nov 12
You only have till December 14.
Secretary Gregory So bound for Phnom Penh, Singapore, Jakarta
29 Oct 12
It's partially for the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
VST holdings prepares for the worst as Court found chairman guilty of price rigging
24 Oct 12
A replacement for Li Jialin  has already been decided.
Technovator changes its Chinese company name to Tongfang
23 Oct 12
The change will be effective from October 26.
Embry Holdings appoints Tam Chong Cheong as company secretary
22 Oct 12
He has taken over starting 19 October.
Baker & McKenzie appoints new managing partner for Hong Kong office
15 Oct 12
Lawrence Lee exits as Paul Tan enters the scene.
Accounting firm BDO seeks mergers
15 Oct 12
The move is part of plans to offer more diverse services to customers.
Commerce & Economic Development Bureau appoints Kevin Lam as Fund Management Board Chairman
12 Oct 12
Mr Kevin Lam will take over starting 15 October.
Hong Kong dethroned as top city in ease of doing business
11 Oct 12
Guess what country took the most coveted post.
Finance professionals not abandoning Hong Kong
22 Aug 12
Despite the tough times, 82% of financial professionals now in Hong Kong would rather stay put until the global financial crisis blows over....
Let's get physical: Exercise tops HK workers' to-do list in flexi job condition
12 Jul 12
Almost 9 in every 10 professionals would spend time for physical fitness during free time gained from flexible working...
1 out of 2 HK employees to work harder in flexi jobs
12 Jul 12
Would you be more productive if you work at your own convenience?
Hong Kong as an emerging arbitration venue
3 Apr 12
As Asia continues to grow in economic prominence, one of the region’s most established international arbitration venues is also raising...
US lauds Japan’s ethical standards
21 Mar 12
Should Uncle Sam start giving bows instead of handshakes?.
Enhanced Investment Products lists 3 new XIE shares
22 Feb 12
Product suite eyed be the first swap-based synthetic ETF platform managed by a local Hong Kong manager.
EC Harris appoints Stephen Hilton as Head of Critical Systems in Asia
22 Feb 12
Mr. Hilton  is already experienced in managing operational teams and technical facilities throughout the region.
Hong Kong and the rest of Asia moves towards the "third place"
2 Feb 12
In Hong Kong, gone are the days when we were chained to our desk from 9 to 5.
Mourant Ozannes opens Hong Kong office
30 Jan 12
The law firm affirms its Hong Kong team members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields.
Jia International Ltd. serves both homes and offices
19 Jan 12
New concepts of mobility increase functionality and take advantage of modular design innovations Managing...
Rhombus International Hotels Group has big plans
19 Jan 12
Expansion into Mainland China and Europe does not slow down the development and construction of the company’s new Hong Kong...
Thomas Mayer & Associes Grants scholarship in France
19 Jan 12
As they celebrated their 15th birthday, the lawyers of Thomas Mayer & Associés (TMA) decided to do something unprecedented...
Norton Rose reappoints Peter Martyr as Group Chief Executive
5 Dec 11
Mr. Martyr led the growth of the Group which will have more than 2,900 lawyers in 43 offices by next year.
Frank Chan appointed as Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services
21 Nov 11
His new role will take effect from December 17.
Four members of bogus marriage syndicate jailed
8 Nov 11
 Four Hong Kong residents who arranged bogus marriages were jailed when they appeared in the District Court.

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