Hong Kong

Ironically, they are the most pessimistic workers in the region, with 55% having a gloomy economic outlook.

The 75,000 DWT will be used in the energy projects of CNOOC.

Wong resigned as an independent director to replace Donghui Wang.

Morgan Stanley is the top bookrunner in Hong Kong, with total proceeds of US$7.2 b so far, increading its market share by 6%.

He will also be portfolion manager for Greater China and Hong Kong.

The Monetary Authority announced that total assets of the Exchange Fund amounted to a whopping $2.45t at the end of the month.

For the first time in almost 20 sales Sotheby’s was left with one bottle too many of Chateau Lafite Rothschild after failing to attract buyers.

That is if they expired on 29 September and could not be settled due to market closure.

Typhoon Nesat, which made Hong Kong issue the highest storm warning in two years, caused the stock exchange to halt trading on 29 September 2011.

The idle Kai Tak Airport, being tapped for housing, could be redeveloped to add as much as 40 million square feet of prime offices by 2021.

It sought the secondary listing to support plans to expand in China.

Financial Secretary John Tsang believes in Fong’s capacity to lead the commission.

The Government has proposed the adoption of the latest safety standards promulgated by the relevant standards institutions for toys and eight types of children's products designated under the Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance. Views from the trade and the public are being sought by the government.

The Government of Hong Kong welcomed Google's announcement today to build a data centre in Hong Kong.

The Innovation and Technology Commission today announced that the Government will form a new committee to spearhead and promote research and development and testing of Chinese medicines in Hong Kong.

The 2008 global financial crisis was apparently better for Hong Kong banks.