Economy of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Book Fair rescheduled to July 2021

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Economy of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Wan Chai North, Economy of China, A Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs, World of Pet Supplies

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to support the industry in participating in the rescheduled fair through the Anti-epidemic Fund.
  • Exhibitors who have paid the participation fee will be fully refunded, while the discount offer for booth construction will be rolled over to the Book Fair in July 2021.
  • The HKTDC will continue to cooperate with the industry to promote the Book Fair Online webpage to the public.

HKTDC continues to review Book Fair holding conditions

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Economy of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Economy of Asia, Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs, HKTDC Food Expo

HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • The HKTDC has since been monitoring pandemic developments closely while maintaining close contact with the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) and the industry.
  • Today (16 November), a meeting was held with representatives of the Book Fair's supporting organisations to assess the latest situation.
  • With various factors taken into account, it was agreed that the circumstances supported continuing the preparation work for holding the Book Fair in December.

Huntkey to Present at Hong Kong Autumn Sourcing Week Digital Show

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Saturday, November 14, 2020
Economy of Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Economy of China, Economy of Asia, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs, Hong Kong International Printing and Packaging Fair

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey, a leading provider of power solutions, will be presenting at the Hong Kong Autumn Sourcing Week Digital Show (shorted for "the show" below) from November 16 27, 2020.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey, a leading provider of power solutions, will be presenting at the Hong Kong Autumn Sourcing Week Digital Show (shorted for "the show" below) from November 16 27, 2020.
  • The show is a one-top online sourcing platform for buyers and suppliers to continue explore more business opportunities across various industries.
  • It's organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), a statutory body established in 1966 as the international marketing dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses.
  • For more information, please visit: https://en.huntkey.com/
    The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 as the international marketing dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong's businesses.

VTech Announces 2020/2021 Interim Results

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Learning to read, VTech, Muar, Companies, Economy of Hong Kong, Economy of China

CMS customers who wanted to relocate their production outside mainland China have already moved to VTech facility in Muar, Malaysia.

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  • CMS customers who wanted to relocate their production outside mainland China have already moved to VTech facility in Muar, Malaysia.
  • VTech has been coping well with these challenges and its global operations continue to run smoothly.
  • In Canada, VTech maintained its position as the number one manufacturer in the infant, toddler and preschool toys category[2].
  • VTech standalone products benefited from rising sales of infant and toddler products, KidiZoom cameras, other Kidi line products and the Go!

VTech Announces 2020/2021 Interim Results

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Learning to read, VTech, Muar, Companies, Economy of Hong Kong, Economy of China

CMS customers who wanted to relocate their production outside mainland China have already moved to VTech facility in Muar, Malaysia.

Key Points: 
  • CMS customers who wanted to relocate their production outside mainland China have already moved to VTech facility in Muar, Malaysia.
  • VTech has been coping well with these challenges and its global operations continue to run smoothly.
  • In Canada, VTech maintained its position as the number one manufacturer in the infant, toddler and preschool toys category[2].
  • VTech standalone products benefited from rising sales of infant and toddler products, KidiZoom cameras, other Kidi line products and the Go!

Three VTech® Toys Nominated as Finalists for Distinguished Toy of the Year Awards

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Play, Toy, VTech, Companies, Economy of Hong Kong

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announced three toys have been chosen as finalists for 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards, administered by The Toy Association.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announced three toys have been chosen as finalists for 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards, administered by The Toy Association.
  • Additional details about the VTech TOTY finalists can be found at www.vtechkids.com .
  • The Toy of the Year Awards, known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, annually recognize the top toys and games on the market.
  • The TOTY Awards are administered by The Toy Association, with 100% of the program's proceeds benefitting The Toy Foundation and its goal of delivering millions of brand-new toys to children in vulnerable situations.

VTech Shares their Top Toy Picks for Holiday 2020

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Learning to read, Toy, Educational toys, Companies, Economy of Hong Kong, VTech

TORONTO and VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - VTech a leader in electronic learning products, has released their top picks for all the babies, toddlers and kids on your holiday shopping list this year.

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  • TORONTO and VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - VTech a leader in electronic learning products, has released their top picks for all the babies, toddlers and kids on your holiday shopping list this year.
  • Known for innovative, educational and fun toys, VTech has a wide variety of options that are shoppable online or in person with retailers nationwide.
  • Cory Carson toy range: Based on the animated preschool series, available on Netflix and inspired by VTech's award-winning Go!
  • VTech develops products that bring innovative technology and fun together to encourage children to explore, discover and learn while they play.

NV5 Announces Over $3 Million of International Contracts in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Hongkong Land, Telegraph Bay, Cyberport, Intelligent Community Forum, Internet in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong station, Malaysia Airlines, Economy of Hong Kong, Airlines, Hong Kong

NV5 will provide audiovisual, information, and communications technology and MEP design services for the full refurbishment of the Le Meridian Hotel at Cyberport in Hong Kong.

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  • NV5 will provide audiovisual, information, and communications technology and MEP design services for the full refurbishment of the Le Meridian Hotel at Cyberport in Hong Kong.
  • After completion of the renovation, NV5 will also provide ongoing energy efficiency data analytics for the operation of the hotel.
  • In Malaysia, NV5 will deliver MEP and fire protection design services for a prominent mall in Kuala Lumpur.
  • In Saudi Arabia, NV5 was selected to provide MEP and technology services for four projects to support economic diversification in the region.

AsiaInfo Technologies (1675.HK) included in Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Economy of Hong Kong, Financial markets, Pearl River Delta, Finance, Economy of Asia, Stock Connect, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Ticker symbol, Chinese stock exchanges, SZSE Component Index

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AsiaInfo Technologies Limited, China's leading telecom software provider (Ticker Symbol: 1675.HK), has been added to the Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AsiaInfo Technologies Limited, China's leading telecom software provider (Ticker Symbol: 1675.HK), has been added to the Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme.
  • The Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges launchedthe Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect schemes on November 17, 2014 and December 5, 2016 respectively, as a means to allow Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese investors to trade securities in each other's markets through the trading and clearing facilities of their home exchange.
  • With the inclusion of AsiaInfo Technologies, mainland institutional investors and eligible individual investors will be able to buy and sell stocks of the company through the scheme.
  • On September 7, changes in the number as well as the specific equities included in the Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme due to theperiodic adjustment of the constituent stocks of the Hang Seng Composite Index took effect, where 10 new stocks under Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connectwere added to the scheme and 11 were dropped; at the same time 24 under Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect were added and 15 were dropped.

BeiGene Announces Inclusion of Its Shares in the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Programs

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Friday, September 4, 2020
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Oncology, Finance, Financial markets, Economy of Hong Kong, Economy of Asia, Pearl River Delta, Central Securities Depositories, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Stock Connect, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, the Stock Connect Programs, BeiGene

BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160), a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative medicines worldwide, today announced that the companys ordinary shares, which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, will be included in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs, effective on September 7, 2020.

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  • BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160), a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative medicines worldwide, today announced that the companys ordinary shares, which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, will be included in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs, effective on September 7, 2020.
  • We expect that the inclusion in the Stock Connects and the HSCI can allow us to access a broader investor base in mainland China.
  • The Stock Connect programs are a unique collaboration between the Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
  • The Stock Connects established a two-way trading link between stock exchanges in mainland China and Hong Kong.