now tv offers football package at HK$178 a month
PCCW's Now TV will charge a monthly tariff of HK$178 from August for its football package that will include exclusive coverage of the English Premier League. Also in the package are the FA Cup, Carling Cup and the Champions League. New customers signing an 18-month contract will enjoy five months of free service.
china oilfield in venture
Hong Kong-listed China Oilfield Services, a dominant provider of services to mainland oil and gas producers, has formed a 50-50 joint venture with Norway's Atlantis Deepwater Technology Holding to develop drilling equipment.
smic plans mainland ipo
Hong Kong-listed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, China's biggest chipmaker, said it planned a mainland offering this year if it was in the interest of shareholders. Its shares fell 2.7 per cent to close at HK$1.07.
