Hong Kong
HSBC Global Research promotes and adds Equity Research team members
David May is now based in Hong Kong as Head of Equity Research, Asia- Pacific. He will be responsible for developing and expanding the equity research franchise in Asia.
HSBC Global Research promotes and adds Equity Research team members
David May is now based in Hong Kong as Head of Equity Research, Asia- Pacific. He will be responsible for developing and expanding the equity research franchise in Asia.
Holiday risk management arrangements in place for 12 September
There will be mandatory intra-day variation adjustment calls in the Hang Seng Index, Mini-Hang Seng Index, H-shares Index, and Mini H-shares Index futures markets on Monday.
“Hong Kong’s banks are well capitalized”: Nelson Man
He said there is no immediate need for Hong Kong’s banks to raise capital amidst the debt crisis in Europe.
Labour chief to HSBC: Minimise the impact of retrenchment
The Labour & Welfare Bureau has expressed its concern with HSBC following news that the bank will cut 3,000 jobs in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s second quarter port cargo throughput up 9%
The port of Hong Kong handled 6.4mn container units during the same period.
3 Hong Kong government sites raise $3.6bn
The government sold lots at Tseung Kwan O, Pak Shek Wo, Tan Kwai Tsuen Road.
Restaurant in Sham Shui Po gets suspension order
A restaurant in Sham Shui Po was ordered by the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene to suspend business for 14 days.
Imtech signs service and maintenance contracts for 350 Hong Kong vessels
Imtech's marine division has signed a partnership agreement for 350 vessels operated by an international shipping firm in Hong Kong.
Public consultation on proposals to amend Veterinary Surgeons Registration Ordinance
The Food and Health Bureau and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department have launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Veterinary Surgeons Registration Ordinance.
New publication shows Hong Kong's development as a Knowledge-based Economy
Through graphical presentations and succinct commentaries, a publication aims at portraying the development of Hong Kong towards a knowledge-based economy (KBE) from different perspectives.
Retailers prosecuted, fined for selling short-weighted fruits
Seven fruit retailers have been fined from $1,000 to $3,400 under the Weights and Measures Ordinance after pleading guilty in court to selling short-weighted fruits in the first eight months of this year. Another ten fruit traders will be prosecuted shortly for the same offence.
Paul Fan appointed Senior Adviser on traditional Chinese medicine
The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Health has appointed the Chairman of the CMC, Mr Paul Fan, as its Chinese medicine International Collaboration Senior Advise.
Contractor fined for violating safety rules
Falcon Construction Engineering Limited was fined $70,500 at Tsuen Wan Magistrates' Court in a case involving a construction site accident that claimed the life of a worker.
Customs seizes over $2.2 million worth of electronic goods
The Customs and Excise Department seized over $2.2 million worth of electronic goods during a mounted a joint operation in northeast waters of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong airfares greatly affected by low cost carriers
Business discount fares decreased 3% as more corporate customers are flying economy on the short-haul routes within Asia.
Belle International management to sell 240 million shares
The deal is worth HK$3.67 billion.
Manulife to hire more agents in Hong Kong
The insurer wants to increase the number of its agents in Hong Kong to about 7,000 by 2015. Currently Manulife has about 4,600 independent agents exclusively selling insurance, pension and mutual-fund products in the city.