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
UBS first foreign bank approved for majority stake
Beijing – China’s securities regulator on Friday gave approval for UBS Group (UBSG.S) to hold the majority stake in its securities joint venture, making it the first foreign bank to take such control under new rules announced by Beijing last … Continue reading UBS first foreign bank approved for majority stake
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
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