Police patrol along barricades set up outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on June 10, 2019. (ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP) HONG KONG – Police arrested four people in Causeway Bay on Saturday for causing disorder in public places and committing an act or acts with seditious intent. In a statement, the Hong Kong Police Force said four other people suspected of breaching public peace …
CE urges public to stop sharing videos after 2 killed at HK mall
Customers walk through the Plaza Hollywood shopping mall in Hong Kong in this May 2, 2003 photo. (PHOTO / AFP) HONG KONG – Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Saturday expressed sadness over the murder of two women at a shopping mall the previous night and extended his deep condolences to the victims' families. Saying that police will spare no effort in investigating …
Hong Kong welcomes 10m visitors in first 5 months
Tourists visit Tsim Sha Tsui in south China's Hong Kong on April 30, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA) HONG KONG – More than 10 million visitors arrived in Hong Kong in the first five months of this year, signaling a positive outlook for tourism recovery in the second half of 2023, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said Friday. In May, the number of visitors from …
HK labor groups appeal to prioritize local workers’ benefits
In this file photo dated Feb 19, 2021, a staff member wearing a face mask works in a coffee shop in Hong Kong, China. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Several labor groups have expressed concern about the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government’s plan to expand the importation of overseas labor in certain industries, calling on the authorities to prioritize benefits for local workers and offer local …
Man wielding knife kills 2 at Hong Kong shopping mall
Customers walk through the Plaza Hollywood shopping mall in Hong Kong in this May 2, 2003 photo. (PHOTO / AFP) HONG KONG – Two women – aged 22 and 26 years – were killed in a stabbing incident at a shopping mall in Diamond Hill on Friday. Police arrested a 39-year-old man for murder at the scene. He is being detained for further inquiries. At about 5:15 …
BLUETTI’s AC200P Remains a Popular Choice for Mobile Power Needs
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jun 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The AC200P power station, made by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power solutions, continues to be a top choice for outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners alike, three years after its initial release. With a 2,000W inverter, a 2,000Wh LiFePO4 battery, 7 charging methods, and 13 outlets, the AC200P meets the power needs of …
Fonepay 和 LankaPay 簽署跨境互操作支付系統諒解備忘錄
Kathmandu, Jun 2, 2023 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 尼泊爾最大的支付網絡 Fonepay 宣布與斯里蘭卡國家支付網絡 LankaPay 建立合作夥伴關係，共同開發可互操作的數字支付系統，使用戶能夠在兩國之間無縫交易。隨著這些支付網絡的整合預計將…
Vivid Sydney 2023 Kicks Off With Biggest Opening Weekend on Record
SYDNEY, AU, Jun 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Vivid Sydney has enjoyed its largest-ever opening weekend, attracting more than 453,000 visitors to experience Australia’s largest event in 2023. Vivid Sydney Circular Quay (Credit: Destination NSW) Vivid Sydney Custom House (Credit: Destination NSW) Vivid Sydney Walsh Bay (Credit: Destination NSW) Festival-goers from Sydney, as well as regional New South Wales (NSW), interstate and …
Fonepay and LankaPay Sign MOU for Cross-Border Interoperable Payment System
Kathmandu, Jun 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fonepay, Nepal’s Largest Payment Network announced a partnership with Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, LankaPay to collaborate in developing an interoperable digital payment system that enables users to transact seamlessly across the two countries. With the integration of these payment networks expected to complete in the next three months, Sri Lankan and Nepali citizens can …
Hong Kong sees 8.2% dip in property sales
A general view of residential buildings in West Kowloon District, Hong Kong on April 11, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) HONG KONG – The Land Registry of Hong Kong recorded 5,284 sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in May, down 8.2 percent compared with the previous month and 33.5 percent lower year-on-year. The total consideration for such agreements dropped …
Hong Kong raises $6 billion in its biggest green bonds sale
Two women check photos they have taken in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, as the setting sun shines from behind the International Finance Centre (IFC) tower on Jan 2, 2023. (PHOTO / CHINA DAILY) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government offered close to $6 billion worth of green bonds in multiple currencies on Thursday, marking its biggest bond issuance ever. The bonds, which are …
惠理集團引入廣發證券為戰略投資者 推動業務發展和未來增長
HONG KONG, Jun 2, 2023 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 惠理集團有限公司（連同其附屬公司統稱「惠理」，股票代碼：806.HK）今日欣然宣佈引入廣發控股（香港）有限公司（「廣發香港」）為戰略投資者。 廣發香港是廣發證券股份有限公司（「廣發證券」）擁有…
Value Partners to Introduce Strategic Investment from GF Securities to Boost Business Development and Facilitate Long-term Growth
HONG KONG, Jun 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Value Partners Group Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “Value Partners”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 806.HK) is pleased to announce the strategic investment by GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corporation Limited (“GF Hong Kong”), a wholly owned subsidiary of GF Securities Co., Ltd. (“GF Securities”) into Value Partners. GF Hong Kong will purchase part of the …
From Hype to Reality: AI’s Role in Augmenting Digital Transformation
“Experience the future of AI and Digital Transformation at the 40th Global Edition of Trescon’s World AI Show on June 7-8, 2023, at The Langham, Jakarta. This event will attract some of the brightest minds in the field. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and solutions to create transformative disruptions in sectors of strategic relevance. The show is all set to …
JCB and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam launch the BIDV JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Vietnam
TOKYO & HA NOI, Jun 2, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), the oldest financial institution in Vietnam, announced the launch of the BIDV JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Vietnam. On the occasion of …
優矩控股擬於公開市場購入股份用於股權激勵；彰顯管理層對前景充滿信心； 期望攜手員工再創高峰
EQS 新聞 via SEAPRWire.com / 2023-06-02 / 15:35 UTC+8 短視頻行銷解決方案領跑者優矩控股有限公司（股份代號：1948）欣然宣布，計劃在公開市場購入股份，用於員工持股計劃或股權激勵。此舉不但反映管理層對後續成長充滿信心，也展示出與員工分享發展成果的決心，期望能夠與團隊攜手，…
全球知名監管專家、前BMS集團副總裁 王慧君博士 出任台灣浩鼎CEO
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巨星傳奇（6683）投資分析：業內看好「明星IP +直播變現」模式
HONG KONG, Jun 2, 2023 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 繼今年1月在亞洲國際博覽館舉行《Alan Walker Walkerverse The Tour》演唱會後，挪威籍DJ和音樂製作人近日宣佈再度來港開演唱會，預計於2023年7月15日於亞博登場…
Eisai to Present Latest Data on Lemborexant at the 37th Annual Sleep 2023 Meeting
TOKYO, Jun 2, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced a total of eight poster presentations, including the latest data on its in-house discovered orexin receptor antagonist lemborexant (product name: DAYVIGO), will be given at the 37th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (SLEEP 2023), to be held from June 3 to 7, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN, the United …
HK raises $6b in largest green bond issuance
Two women check photos they have taken in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, as the setting sun shines from behind the International Finance Centre (IFC) tower on Jan 2, 2023. (PHOTO / CHINA DAILY) HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has successfully offered green bonds worth about $6 billion, attracting a wide spectrum of investors with close to $30 billion equivalent …