Luckin Coffee chief asks banks for $200 million loan
Hong Kong – Chinese startup Luckin Coffee’s chairman is seeking a loan of at least $200 million from banks including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley under a deal that would award them mandates in the firm’s planned U.S. IPO, people … Continue reading Luckin Coffee chief asks banks for $200 million loan
Cathay Pacific making profit again
Hong Kong – Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd projected its annual profit at more than double analyst estimates as its turnaround plan designed to cut costs and boost revenue pays off, sending its shares surging nearly 9 percent on … Continue reading Cathay Pacific making profit again
Hong Kong welcomes New Year with big firework
Hong Kong – Hundreds of thousands of revellers in Hong Kong began the new year with the thunderous roar of HK$14 million (US$1.8 million) worth of fireworks going off above Victoria Harbour at the stroke of midnight. At least 340,000 … Continue reading Hong Kong welcomes New Year with big firework
Mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland opened
Hong Kong — China on Tuesday opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge linking Hong Kong to the mainland, a feat of engineering carrying immense economic and political significance. Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a ceremony in the city of … Continue reading Mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland opened
IFFAM : Aaron Kwok announced as Talent Ambassador
Macao – The International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) announced the appointment of Hong Kong based star Aaron Kwok as the first of this year’s Talent Ambassadors for the 3rd edition of the festival, which will take place from … Continue reading IFFAM : Aaron Kwok announced as Talent Ambassador
636 million foreigners travel to Asia-Pacific region
Bangkok – With a cumulative count of 636 million foreign arrivals into the region in 2017, Asia Pacific sets a new record – according to a report released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Covering 47 destinations across … Continue reading 636 million foreigners travel to Asia-Pacific region
ITE HK : More Products for Affluent Travels
Hong Kong – Plenty of in-depth and theme travel products for affluent travelers of MICE, FIT and Private Group! Face to face with hundreds of sellers coming directly from worldwide destinations! Business Matching for buyers quick dating with some 50 … Continue reading ITE HK : More Products for Affluent Travels
APBF explores Digital Silk Road opportunities
Hong Kong – Policy Makers, academics and business leaders from 53 member states of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Sustainable Business Network (ESCAP) debated on April 10-11 on how to nurture the region’s start-up … Continue reading APBF explores Digital Silk Road opportunities
Myanmar to hold pearl auction in Hong Kong
Yangon/Hong Kong –Â Myanmar will hold its 6th International Pearl Auction in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region starting Friday, the official ‘Global New Light of Myanmar’ reported. In the three-day pearl auction with the aim of penetrating the international … Continue reading Myanmar to hold pearl auction in Hong Kong
Seafood Expo Asia returns to Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Highly regarded as one of the industry’s most influential trade events, Seafood Expo Asia will introduce an expanded programme of special events and networking opportunities when the exposition returns for its sixth edition at the Hong Kong … Continue reading Seafood Expo Asia returns to Hong Kong