Hong Kong

RIM introduces BlackBerry Curve 3G in Hong Kong

RIM introduces BlackBerry Curve 3G in Hong Kong

New addition to BlackBerry Curve series is fast, easy-to-use, richly-featured and BlackBerry 6 ready.

HSBC Chairman Stephen Green to step down

Accepts invitation of UK Prime Minister to become UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment.

Hong Kong companies up to 1.5mln

Electronic incorporation and one-stop service for company incorporation and business registration to lessen registration time.

Sino Land profit up 63.3% to HK$6 billion

The 63.3% increase was in comparison with the HK$3.7 billion profit for the previous financial year.

Ede Road lot up for auction

The 2,808 square metre lot at 3 & 5 Ede Road in Kowloon Tong will be auctioned for a minimum guaranteed bid of $1.053 billion.

Employers hold firm grip over salary negotiations

77% of Asia Pacific finance professionals surveyed believe employers control salary negotiation.

CITIC and CE-SCM to acquire China Enterprise Communications

HK$258.4mln acquisition prompts CITIC to propose change in CEC’s company name to CITIC Telecom.

Cathay Pacific celebrates inauguration of Moscow service

Moscow service marks airline’s 48th online passenger destination and second launching this year.

Hong Kong ranks sixth in global forex market

Average daily net turnover of foreign exchange transactions jumped 31.3% to US$237.6bln.

Dragonair resumes flight to Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport

Authorities agreed to open airport for flights between Hong Kong and China.

Hong Kong's insurance industry premiums up 14.5%

Net premiums rose 11.8% to $11.7bln while overall underwriting profit stood at $1.3bln.

Exchange Fund total assets up by $4.2bln

July total deposits rose 1.8%, with 1.1% and 2.5% rise in HK dollar and foreign-currency deposits.

AV Concept further acquires shares in Wavesquare and Accupix

Distributor becomes largest Wavesquare shareholder as it taps LED TV and 3D markets' potential growth.

EPI and SinoPec start delivery of drilling equipment

Drilling machinery and equipment expected to arrive at Buenos Aires in early October.

OOCL increases rate on Southeast Asia-Australia services

Rate up to US$300 per TEU to ensure high quality services to the region.

Foxconn International loss balloons at $143mln

Sales rose to $3.23bln from $3.16bln despite Nokia's reduced phone orders behind falling demand for smartphones.

Wharf profit up 28% to HK$4.2bln

Growth attributed to rising retail rents as company among top investors' picks with more conservative portfolio.