Economy of Hong Kong

VTech® Announces Availability of New Infant, Toddler and Preschool Toys

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Learning to read, VTech, Economy of Hong Kong, Companies, Economy of China

CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announces the availability of new additions to its award-winning infant, toddler and preschool lines.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announces the availability of new additions to its award-winning infant, toddler and preschool lines.
  • VTech is also introducing other exciting toys including the Scoop & Play Digger which will delight toddlers with role-play fun as it scoops up objects and pushes them out again.
  • Highlights of the infant, toddler and preschool lines, available now at major retailers nationwide, include:
    Mix & Match-a-Saurus :Roar, dance and laugh with the innovative Mix & Match-a-Saurus!
  • The company also has a broad range of award-winning infant, toddler and preschool products available in 31different languages worldwide, with more than 100 new products introduced every year.

HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Showcases Top-notch Timepieces

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Fashion, Consumer electronics, Retail, Technology, Specialty, Economy of Hong Kong, Clocks, Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, Watches, Hong Kong, Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs, Hong Kong International Lighting Fair

The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the concurrent Salon de TE will be open during 3-7 September 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), gathering over 840 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions.

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  • The HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the concurrent Salon de TE will be open during 3-7 September 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), gathering over 840 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions.
  • In 2018, the events welcomed more than 21,000 buyers from all over the world, reinforcing Hong Kongs role as the trade hub of timepieces.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190814005276/en/
    Pageant of Eternity at the Watch & Clock Fair displays premium finished watches from around 160 exhibitors.
  • Other exhibiting categories consist of Complete Watches, Clocks, Machinery & Equipment, OEM Smart Watches, Packaging, Parts & Components and Trade Services.

Immerse Yourself in an e-Sports Extravaganza at the e-Sports & Music Festival in Hong Kong

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Entertainment, Online, Sports, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Other Sports, Music, Audio, Video, Electronic Games, Wan Chai North, Economy of Hong Kong, Geography of China, Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Book Fair, Index of articles related to Hong Kong

Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the third edition of e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong, presented by Cyberport, will be staged from 26 to 28 July (Friday to Sunday) in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), with more exciting new elements and entertainment options than ever.

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  • Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the third edition of e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong, presented by Cyberport, will be staged from 26 to 28 July (Friday to Sunday) in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), with more exciting new elements and entertainment options than ever.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190716005306/en/
    The e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong will take place from 26 to 28 July 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • Ticket holders of the e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong will also be entitled to free admission to the Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong on the same day.
  • For more details about the e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong, visit the following website: www.emfhk.com .

Galaxy Entertainment Group Selected Unaudited Q1 2019 Financial Data

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Entertainment, Casino, Gaming, Professional services, Finance, Financial markets, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Finance, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Economy of Hong Kong, Spokane International Airport

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG, Company or the Group) (HKEx stock code: 27) today reported selected unaudited financial data for the three months period ended 31 March 2019.

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  • Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG, Company or the Group) (HKEx stock code: 27) today reported selected unaudited financial data for the three months period ended 31 March 2019.
  • We continue to progress with the previously announced $1.5 billion renovation enhancement program in both Galaxy MacauTM and StarWorld Macau.
  • In Q1 2019, GEG reported net revenue of $13.0 billion, down 8% year-on-year and down 8% quarter-on-quarter.
  • In Q1 2019, the Group posted net revenue of $13.0 billion, down 8% year-on-year and down 8% quarter-on-quarter.

CreditEase Wealth Management Wins Two Best Wealth Manager Awards at the Asian Private Banker China Wealth Awards Gala Dinner

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Economy, Finance, Asian Private Banker, Economy of Hong Kong, Money, Wealth management, H shares

SHANGHAI, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CreditEase Wealth Management(CreditEaseWM)attended AsianPrivate Banker's inaugural China Wealth Awards Gala Dinner in Shanghai on May 7, and was awarded the Best Wealth Manager in China for Investment Research & Advisory, and Alternative Investment Advisory.

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  • SHANGHAI, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CreditEase Wealth Management(CreditEaseWM)attended AsianPrivate Banker's inaugural China Wealth Awards Gala Dinner in Shanghai on May 7, and was awarded the Best Wealth Manager in China for Investment Research & Advisory, and Alternative Investment Advisory.
  • The participants are required to be Chinese wealth management agencies, private banks or foreign-funded institutions operating in China.
  • At this critical juncture, and during the momentous year of 2018, Asian Private Banker has chosen to launch its inaugural China Wealth Awards.
  • Established in Hong Kong in 2009, Asian Private Banker is well regarded for its independent and authoritative coverage of the rapidly growing private wealth management industry in the region.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Announces North America Business Hub

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Companies, Chow Tai Fook, Economy of China, Economy of Hong Kong, Fook, Chow, CTF, Haitong International, Chow Sang Sang

BOSTON, May 7,2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited ("Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group", "the Group" or "the Company"; SEHK stock code: 1929), a Hong Kong Main Board listed company with 90 years of heritage, announces today the newly established Chow Tai Fook North America ("Chow Tai Fook North America" or "CTFNA") business hub in Boston, MA.

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  • BOSTON, May 7,2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited ("Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group", "the Group" or "the Company"; SEHK stock code: 1929), a Hong Kong Main Board listed company with 90 years of heritage, announces today the newly established Chow Tai Fook North America ("Chow Tai Fook North America" or "CTFNA") business hub in Boston, MA.
  • As a key step in this integration, Caryl Capeci will be transitioning to the role of Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), Chow Tai Fook North America and she will lead the commercial operations of CTFNA.
  • Our know-how and scale, combined with the deep local knowledge and experience of the North American team allows us to deliver deep value to the retail jewelers in North America, setting us apart from the other wholesale partners," said Kent Wong, Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group.
  • Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (the "Group"; SEHK stock code: 1929) listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in December 2011.

HKBN Ltd. Announces FY19 Interim Results for the 6 Months Ended 28 Feb 2019

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Hong Kong Broadband Network, Companies, Economy of Hong Kong, Economy of China

HONG KONG, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Ltd. ("HKBN" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 1310) today announced its unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended 28 February 2019("1H2019").

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  • HONG KONG, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Ltd. ("HKBN" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 1310) today announced its unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended 28 February 2019("1H2019").
  • Residential ARPU grew from HK$173/month in 1H2018 to HK$184/month in 1H2019, while the Company's total number of residential customers reached 1.015 million as at 28 February 2019.
  • HKBN owns an extensive fibre network in Hong Kong, which covers 2.3 million residential homes passed, and 2,400 commercial buildings.
  • As such, on our merger with WTT, the focus of our integration is clearly on GROWTH rather than cost savings.

HKBN Announces Completion of WTT Acquisition

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Economy of Hong Kong, Financial markets, Economy of China, Hong Kong Broadband Network, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Hong Kong Stock Exchange

HONG KONG, April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --HKBN Ltd ("HKBN"; SEHK stock code: 1310) is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of WTT Holding Corp ("WTT") today.

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  • HONG KONG, April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --HKBN Ltd ("HKBN"; SEHK stock code: 1310) is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of WTT Holding Corp ("WTT") today.
  • Billy will lead a Merger Integration Team comprising representatives from each key function layer from HKBN and WTT, and immediately kick start the business integration process.
  • For HKBN acquisition completion announcement on HKEx, click here: http://www3.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2019/0430/LTN2019043020...
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    HKBN Ltd. (SEHK Stock Code: 1310, together with its subsidiaries, "HKBN" or the "Group") is an investment holding company.
  • HKBN owns an extensive fibre network in Hong Kong, which covers 2.3 million residential homes passed, and 2,400 commercial buildings.

HKBN & WTT Welcome the Communications Authority's Acceptance of Commitments

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Hong Kong Broadband Network, Economy of Hong Kong, Economy of China, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Economy of Asia

HONG KONG, April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Ltd. ("HKBN"; SEHK stock code: 1310) and WTT Holding Corp. ("WTT") welcome the Communications Authority's acceptance of their commitments( https://www.coms-auth.hk/en/media_focus/press_releases/index_id_1907.html ) and plan to close their merger by the end of April 2019.

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  • HONG KONG, April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Ltd. ("HKBN"; SEHK stock code: 1310) and WTT Holding Corp. ("WTT") welcome the Communications Authority's acceptance of their commitments( https://www.coms-auth.hk/en/media_focus/press_releases/index_id_1907.html ) and plan to close their merger by the end of April 2019.
  • HKBN and WTT's merger will benefit the combined customer base through a broader and more competitive range of services," said Teck Kong, Partner, MBK Partners.
  • HKBN Ltd. (SEHK Stock Code: 1310, together with its subsidiaries, "HKBN" or the "Group") is an investment holding company.
  • HKBN owns an extensive fibre network in Hong Kong, which covers 2.3 million residential homes passed, and 2,400 commercial buildings.

HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair Opens in April

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Home Goods, Interior design, Retail, Construction & Property, Economy of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Houseware Fair, Economy of Asia, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs, World of Pet Supplies

Asias leading HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair is welcoming its 34th edition in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 20-23 April 2019.

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  • Asias leading HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair is welcoming its 34th edition in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 20-23 April 2019.
  • In 2018, over 29,500 buyers from 112 countries and regions visited the fair.
  • Held concurrently in the same venue, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair will take buyers into the blossoming world of fine textiles.
  • Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair: hkhometextilesfair.hktdc.com
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