Hong Kong
Knight Capital to close its Hong Kong office
The electronic trader will also lay off 6% of its global workforce.
Knight Capital to close its Hong Kong office
The electronic trader will also lay off 6% of its global workforce.
AAC Technologies engages in Li-ion batteries technologies
The move will enable the company to develop new products having higher energy density and a longer life cycle.
Melco Crown Entertainment plans dual listing on SEHK Main Board
The move aimed to increase competitiveness, boost liquidity to shareholders, while providing the company with access to an additional source of capital.
Dah Sing Life launches recruitment and training centre
The insurer aims to support long term business growth by broadening talent pool.
Hang Seng Index adds 2 new indexes to its Corporate Sustainability Index series
Hang Seng Index also granted licence to Hang Seng Investment Management to launch new fund to track the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index.
Hong Kong is the most expensive office location in Asia Pac
As office rents rose 3.9% qoq to US$122.03 per sq ft per year in 2Q11.
Regulator to hear only one IPO application this week
The China Securities Regulatory Commission is taking it slow with the review procedure.
Air China acquires 31% stake in Tibet Airlines
The acquisition was worth $13.5m.
US firm Coach to list in Hong Kong
The leather goods maker forecasts sales in the mainland to grow as much as 62%.
Hutchison Whampoa’s wireless operator for sale?
Telecom Italia SpA is said to be considering acquiring 3 Italia SpA.
Beware of faster inflation, says economist
Strong demand, currency depreciation and rising wages ultimately all fuel inflationary pressures.
Hong Kong keen on China’s RMB20bn sovereign bond issue
The Mainland’s third bond issuance seen as support for Hong Kong's development as an offshore renminbi business centre.
Job fair held for rehabilitated offenders
The Correctional Services Department held a job fair for inmates soon to be released.
Airport power savings in the works
The Airport Authority will replace lighting and upgrade air systems to cut carbon emissions by as much as 85%.
L.K. Technology inks HK$475mn syndicated loan facility
The group received strong vote of confidence from 13 respected international and local lenders.
Sustainable Forest takes over New Oasis
New Oasis’ contracts on hand for distribution and installation of flooring and wood products to large scale property developers totaled RMB120mn.
Buildings Dept steps up flat inspections
Flat owners and residents are advised to co-operate with the department to protect their own interests and public safety.