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- Wristwatch clocks-up record price
A Patek Philippe tourbillon timepiece became the most expensive wristwatch to be sold at auction when it fetched US$1.5 million at Sotheby's auction sales in HK. It was bought by an unidentified Asian buyer. Source: The Standard
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - New sales records at HK Sotheby's art auction
New sales records for Chinese contemporary art were set at Sotheby's auction in HK by mainland artists Liu Xiaodong and Zhang Xiaogang. Liu's Battlefield Realism fetched US$7 million while Zhang's Big Family series sold for US$6 million. Source: SCMP
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - HK and Dubai sign Islamic finance pact
HK's Securities & Futures Commission has signed an Islamic finance pact with the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The Memorandum of Understanding calls for mutual cooperation on capacity building and human capital development in Islamic finance.
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Nordic retailer sets up Asian sourcing office
One of the leading retail companies in the Nordic region, ICA AB, announced the opening of its Asian regional headquarters, ICA Global Sourcing Ltd in HK to gain full control of its value chain. It hopes to reduce purchasing prices by at least 10-15%. Source: InvestHK
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - HK chosen as home port
One of the world's largest cruise operators has made HK home for its Asia flagship. The deployment of the 286-metre 1,960-passenger Superstar Virgo to HK aims at capturing a larger segment of the Chinese mainland market. Source: The Standard
Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - HK wins nod in cruise magazine poll
HK was voted one of the Best Destinations Experience in a poll organised by British magazine Dream World Cruise Destinations. In the past two years, three of the biggest cruise companies in the world have made HK their home port, according to the HK Tourism Board.
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - HKSAR chief to fire up enthusiasm for Beijing Olympics
HKSAR Chief Executive Donald Tsang will be the first person to hold the Olympic torch when it arrives in Hong Kong on May 2. The Standard reports that Cantopop singer Andy Lau and international superstar Jackie Chan will play key roles among the torch bearers.
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Entertainment Expo pulses with action
When actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai spoke about returning for the fourth year as the Entertainment Expo (EE) Ambassador, he saw the role as both an honour and a challenge.
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Traders cheer as wine business booms
Wine buyers, distributors and collectors are toasting the end of Hong Kong's wine tax, saying the...
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Combined forces protect brands in the mainland
Local and international brands are offered more stringent protection of their intellectual property in...
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - New trade fairs serve emerging markets
Hong Kong's role as Asia's trade fair capital is further enhanced with several new fairs being staged for the...
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Taking movies to the mainland masses
Hong Kong-made movies enjoy a high reputation internationally, but some of the most exciting...
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - For sustainable future, Hong Kong Matters
Brand executive Michael Denmark took inspiration from his young son in setting up his latest business initiative, Hong Kong Matters.
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - High-end design shapes city skyline
Renowned London architect Zaha Hadid will make her mark in Hong Kong by building a futuristic Design School for Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Creating extra value with supply and demand chain services
EXTRA International Group Limited really delivers on its name. Building on its origins as a Hong Kong-based trading company, EXTRA provides integrated supply-demand chain management services that create product value for customers worldwide.
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
