Hong Kong

EC Harris appoints Stephen Hilton as Head of Critical Systems in Asia

EC Harris appoints Stephen Hilton as Head of Critical Systems in Asia

Mr. Hilton  is already experienced in managing operational teams and technical facilities throughout the region.

Microfinance pilot scheme a definite go

The highly-anticipated microfinance pilot scheme will begin loaning start-up capital to qualified business owners in the middle of this year.

Sinopec to IPO in Hong Kong

China’s leading oil company awakens to the advantages of going international.

Confidence in an economic upturn strong in Hong Kong

Optimism amidst adversity is a virtue that keeps Hong Kong resilient.

The Euro effect – what does the future hold?

Though Hong Kong’s banking sector had limited exposure to the EU debt crisis, what risks should we be prepared for?

Lunar New Year holiday sparks massive credit card use

Along with its noisy festivities, the Lunar New Year can also be counted on for one recurring event: more credit card use.

Record passenger arrivals at Hong Kong Airport

Passenger air travel kept flying high despite the continuing economic doldrums hammering the city.

Global crisis + low season = floundering property market

The January numbers for Hong Kong’s property market sectors mostly make for disheartening reading.

Swire Properties Announces New Brickell CitiCentre Project in Miami

The Company plans to begin construction by the second quarter of 2012.

Hong Kong has the highest level of globalization for the second time

Hong Kong 's top place in The Globalization Index is seen to continue through 2015.

Easy money draws droves of Hong Kong investors

What should have been a humdrum day of selling banknotes marking the Bank of China’s 100th anniversary spun out of control into a “Get rich quick” opportunity that drew frantic investors by the hundreds.

January Exchange Fund foreign assets soars by $45.7bn

Hong Kong’s claims on the private sector reached $184.4bn.

Air China January passenger capacity up 6.6%

Yet cargo capacity fell by 6.8% and Revenue Freighter Tonne Kilometres down 25.9%.

Cathay Pacific starts offering new economy class experience

The new service provides ease featuring a quieter, more spacious cabin with between 26 and 34 seats per aircraft.

Dah Chong Hong join forces with Brasil Foods S.A.

Tie-up aimed to further develop DCH's food business.

Hong Kong Airlines unveils world’s first all-business class A330-200

Launching coupled with roadshows in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing.