HSBC to push into Chinese mainland
Tweet In a bid to increase its presence in mainland China, HSBC is planning to expand its branch network or raise its stake in the Bank of Communications (BoCom). Speaking…
Hong Kong and China are powering Swiss watches
Tweet Swiss watchmakers are seeing their profits ticking up thanks to the booming market for their products in China and Hong Kong. The Federation of Swiss Watchmakers recently released a…
China’s retail tourists are called ‘plagues of locusts’ in Hong Kong
Tweet Growing distaste by Hong Kong residents at the behaviour of tourists from mainland China are turning into exchanges of abuse on the streets and social media networks. Hong Kong…
New Guangzhou-Shenzhen XRL express railway gets up to speed
Tweet Three weeks after its opening, and the new high speed railway linking Guangzhou to Shenzhen is proving a hit with passengers. Its real first test will come over the…
Cathay delays 747-8F freighters on weak Hong Kong air freight demand
Tweet The planned delivery of two 747-8F freighters from Boeing to Cathay Pacific Airways has been pushed to 2013, the airline said Monday. According to the company, this move will…
Google starts construction of USD 300m datacenter in Hong Kong
Tweet At a ground breaking ceremony held on Thursday, Google Inc. announced that it is planning to invest 300 million US dollars in its Hong Kong datacenter. According to the…
Hong Kong – Shenzhen – Guangzhou high speed rail link on track for completion by 2015
Tweet Hong Kong’s Secretary for Transport & Housing Eva Cheng said on Wednesday that the construction of the Hong Kong – Shenzhen – Guangzhou high speed rail link was on track…
Leather goods producer Coach is first US business to list in Hong Kong
Tweet Coach is set to become the first US incorporated company to list in Hong Kong Stock Exchange. According to the company, a modern classic American accessories seller, it will…
Hong Kong air cargo falls 8.2% but passenger traffic rises 5.9%
Tweet Its been a year of ups and downs at Hong Kong airport, and we are not just talking about the planes. The airport’s latest traffic data reflects the two…
European and New Zealand winemakers push into Chinese market
Tweet As demand for wine in traditional markets continues to slow, wine makers from different parts of the world are keenly pushing into the Chinese market. However, industry observers are…
