hong kong

Singapore third most expensive city in Asia for construction

SINGAPORE (March 6): Singapore is revealed as the third most expensive city in Asia for construction, following Hong Kong and Macau, according to the International Construction Costs Index published on Monday by built assets design and consultancy firm Ar

Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy

Japan leads Asia-Pacific peers in embracing digital era of finance

SINGAPORE (Feb 27): While 87% of investment providers in Asia Pacific agree that digital transformation is important for the future of their organisation, few of them are on track to become digital leaders in their fields, according to a recent report pub

Rivals Singapore and Hong Kong fight to snag the hottest IPOs

SINGAPORE (Feb 17): Hong Kong and Singapore are at it again. The Asian financial hub rivals are reviving a debate on dual-class shares as global competition for the hottest initial public offerings intensifies.

Eurosports Global to acquire Hong Kong based ride hailing app

SINGAPORE (Feb 15): Eurosports Global said on Wednesday it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Siu Tat Man to fully acquire Hong Kong based SS Ventures.

China Focus

No quenching China’s appetite for global real estate: JLL

SINGAPORE (Jan 25): Chinese Mainland’s outbound investment in commercial and residential properties reached a record high of US$33 billion ($47 billion) in 2016, a 53% increase over 2015, according to Jones Lang Lasalle.

Broker's Calls

What does Hong Kong’s recovery mean for Dairy Farm?

SINGAPORE (Jan 12): Dairy Farm International’s core business in Hong Kong could be set for a recovery, and for that, RHB Research has maintained its “buy” recommendation on the stock. Hong Kong contributes between 40% and 45% to Dairy Farm’s overa
Li Ka-Shing

Global Markets

Hong Kong billionaire Li's force field may be fading

HONG KONG (Jan 12): Billionaire Li Ka-shing is so powerful, Hong Kongers quip, he emanates a force fieldshielding the city from dangerous typhoons that could harm his businesses. Yet Li’s magic is showing signs of wearing off after his wealth shrank by

Silverlake Axis wins 2 contracts in Thailand; subsidiary establishes office in Hong Kong

SINGAPORE (Jan 11): Silverlake Axis on Wednesday announced it has secured contracts from two financial institutions in Thailand.

Broker's Calls

ISDN kept at ‘overweight’ as it readies for HK debut

SINGAPORE (Jan 11): NRA Capital is maintaining its “overweight” rating on engineering solution provider ISDN with a fair value target of 30 cents for its strong balance sheet and motion control business.
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