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Hong Kong braces for influx of “Dragon Babies”
As hundreds of millions of Chinese counted down to the Year of the Dragon, the clock was also ticking for thousands of mainland women scrambling to deliver “lucky” babies in Hong Kong, putting pressure on medical facilities and stoking...
Macau Sands Says Hong Kong Probe Is Over
Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd. said Hong Kong’s securities regulator won’t take action against the company after completing an investigation of it, clearing one of several regulatory hurdles facing U.S. parent Las Vegas Sands Corp,...
McIlroy wins in HK to stay on Donald’s heels
Rory McIlroy boosted his hopes of finishing the year as Europe’s top golfer when he sensationally holed a 15-foot bunker shot for birdie at the last to capture the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.
Hong Kong IPO market show signs of life
NEW China Life Insurance prepared to launch a $US3 billion Hong Kong-Shanghai listing after receiving cornerstone pledges for a quarter of the deal, while several of the region’s most prominent tycoons attended an investor presentation...
Hong Kong shares end 1.94% higher
Hong Kong shares closed 1.94 percent higher on Monday as Italy tapped a new prime minister, raising hopes the country will be able to see through key reforms to tackle its debilitating debt crisis.
HK Yuan Deposits Rise Most Slowly in 3 Months
Hong Kong’s yuan deposits grew at the slowest pace in three months as expectations for appreciation weakened and outflows from the mainland slowed.
Hong Kong shares surge, China snaps losing streak
Hong Kong shares surged to their best day in two weeks on Monday, on strength in Chinese cyclical names after manufacturing data on China alleviated fears of a hard landing in the world’s second-largest economy.
Hong Kong shares close down 4.38%
Hong Kong shares have fallen 4.38 per cent to their lowest close in more than two years on new fears about the eurozone debt crisis after Greece said it would miss the deficit target set by the IMF and EU.
Hong Kong shares fall 1.48%
Hong Kong’s shares fell 1.48 per cent on Monday, in line with regional bourses as the eurozone debt crisis stoked further selling pressure after last week’s heavy losses.
HK Police Seize Cocaine Worth $77M
Hong Kong police have made their biggest ever cocaine bust, seizing more than 1,200 pounds of the drug worth about $77 million and arresting eight people.
Narcotics bureau officers acting on a tip carried out raids at a suburban warehouse and...
