Hong Kong

HKEx to acquire London Metal Exchange; Maybank Kim Eng thinks it is bad news

There would be negative impact on HKEx’s balance sheet, says the analyst.

HKEx to acquire London Metal Exchange; Maybank Kim Eng thinks it is bad news

There would be negative impact on HKEx’s balance sheet, says the analyst.

Hong Kong inflation in May projected at 4.3%

There is expected easing of inflation measured by the CPI from 4.7% in April.

Hong Kong issues measures supporting liquidity in offshore RMB market

The move is said to be in response to tighter RMB liquidity conditions due to recent deposit withdrawals.

Immediate changes to the HKD peg unlikely: analyst

Given problems with the alternatives, BBVA Research does not think changes to the HKD peg will happen in at least the next 3-5 years.

Asian equities respond favourably to EU bailout

Markets were in positive territory with Hong Kong outperforming up almost 2%.

Macquarie Investment Management names Axel Maier as Head of Asian Distribution

Mr. Maier has 19 years experience in the institutional distribution industry.

Retail sales in Hong Kong hold firm despite shaky financial environment

A 2% GDP is expected as trends in staple and luxury goods consumption revealed both high income and lower to middle income households have kept up their spending.

Hong Kong business conditions improve but only slightly

The economy’s sails have yet to pick up wind even as sufficient new business continues to support job creation, says an analyst.

Software-defined networking – Is it really the future of Networking?

Or, is it just a land grab to try and push Cisco out of its current huge dominance of the networking market?

Hong Kong inflation eases in 1Q12

Inflation is expected to normalize further from 2011’s peak of almost 8%.

Mermaid Maritime Public appoints Bruce Gemmell as CEO

He carries out the strategies and policies as established by the Board and for the overall management, development and financial performance of the group.

Hong Kongers ranked the rudest to tourists in the world

Hong Kongers better lighten up as 60% of passers-by did not offer help to tourists.

Keppel Land China secures S$368mn Wuxi lakefront residential site

The 21.5 hectare site is part of the developer’s goal to strengthen our portfolio and to build up its reputation worldwide.

Hong Kong’s dimsum bonds subject to refinancing risks

And lingering policy uncertainty for dim-sum bonds is to blame, says Moody’s.

COSCO Shipyard appoints Wang Yu Hang as General Manager

After Wang Xing Ru's resignation, the company picked Wang Yu Hang behind his good qualifications and extensive working experience in the shipbuilding industry.

The devil floats Prada

At US$2.1 bn dollars, it’s the 2nd biggest IPO of the year on Hong Kong exchange.

Genting Hong Kong posts good growth profile in Q1 2011

This, as NCL’s results released in May showed a 37.5% YoY increase to US$81.9m.