Hong Kong

Inflation is likely to slow, expects analyst

Standard Chartered forecasts Hong Kong's CPI inflation at 5.6% in August.

Inflation is likely to slow, expects analyst

Standard Chartered forecasts Hong Kong's CPI inflation at 5.6% in August.

Asian Citrus profit up 89.6% to RMB1.11bn

The group mulls diversification of its agricultural business into the production of tropical fruits that will ensure better utilization of the existing distribution network for fresh fruits.

Man Sang International expands into China microcredit business

The group also appoints Zhang Huaqiao as Executive Director and CEO to lead expansion.

AIA Hong Kong and Macau appoints 3 VPs

The insurer picks Adrian Au, Jim Jan Zen, and Esther Wong to align employee expertise with corporate goals.

Study shows Hong Kong employees seeking pay hike

Yet 93% of employers surveyed plan to maintain or increase headcount next year.

Vodafone jumps from SmarTone to Hutchison Telecommunications

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong will be Vodafone’s “preferred non-equity partner” in the city following the end of a seven-year partnership with SmarTone.

Judges to get salary increase

The Chief Executive in Council has decided to adjust judges' and judicial officers' pay by 4.22%.

Unemployment down to 3.2% in June-August

Over the same period total employment increased by almost 11,000.

Property shocker: Tightening liquidity may push mortgage rates up

This may worsen the already weak real estate sentiment further, according to a Reuters report.

Licensed banks in Hong Kong now up to 151

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has granted a banking licence to Switzerland’s Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild SA.

Kingsoft unveils new cloud computing and mobile internet products

The software developer launched WPS Office 2012, Kingsoft Secured Cloud Storage, Kingsoft Kaipun and Kingsoft Office Mobile Edition.

Yip’s Chemical targets building CNY300mn butyl acrylate production plant

The company will capitalise on the enormous demand for the chemical in China.

New Heritage issues HK$75mn convertible notes

The notes, with 6% per annum interest, further enhances the developer’s financial Position and flexibility for future business development.

Sustainable Forest ties up with CITIC Merchant

The two companies enter into non-binding term sheet for a proposed acquisition of 90% interest of a biomass power plant.

HSBC appoints Apratim Chakravarty as head of Offshore Asian Product Distribution in Asia Pacific

Apratim moved into this role from Indonesia, where he held the position of Head of Global Markets since 2007.

Hello, investors: Nearly 6 in 10 affluent Hong Kongers to invest in Greater China and Southeast Asian funds

It seems like they have a lot to invest, as 63% of Hong Kong's affluent reported a rise in net worth in the last 12 months.

CapitaLand (HK) Investment Limited is dissolved

CapitaLand's Hong Kong subsidiary was dormant and placed under members’ voluntary liquidation prior to dissolution.