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Hong Kong
Feb 26, 2013
Hong Kong's Consumer Confidence Peaks Since 12 Months Ago: MasterCard Index
Local Consumers Very Optimistic on Regular Income, Positive about Stock Market, Despite a Neutral Outlook on Economy, Employment and Quality of Life
 
Hong Kong
Nov 14, 2012
Hongkongers Most Optimistic About Luxury Spending in Asia/Pacific Region
Hong Kong Consumers are Big Spenders when it comes to Luxury Goods; Designer Clothes and Leather Products are Favorites
 
Hong Kong
Nov 8, 2012
MasterCard Worldwide Appoints New Head for Hong Kong & Macau
 
Hong Kong
Oct 31, 2012
MasterCard Says Singapore is So Sensational, So Surprising, So Special...it's Simply Priceless!
Priceless Singapore celebrates one of the world's most iconic cities, and offers new and exciting ways to explore one's passions through exceptional experiences in the city
 
Hong Kong
Oct 8, 2012
Hong Kong Diners Top Greater China Region on Tipping: MasterCard Survey
Leaving Tips is a Cultural Norm with 71% of Respondents Regularly Doing So
 
Hong Kong
Sep 18, 2012
Hong Kong Tops Asia/Pacific Region for Leisure and Business Travel: MasterCard Survey
Majority Intend to Travel as Much or More Frequently Over the Next 12 months
 
Hong Kong
Aug 30, 2012
Hong Kong Parents More Likely to Send Children to Overseas Universities: MasterCard Survey
Extra-curricular classes still a high priority for childhood education
 
Hong Kong
Aug 21, 2012
Hong Kong's Consumer Confidence Recovers from Pessimistic to Neutral: MasterCard Index
Local Consumers Show Biggest Improvement in Sentiment Across Asia/Pacific Region
 
Hong Kong
Aug 2, 2012
Hong Kong Tops Asia/Pacific Region on Investment Knowledge: MasterCard Survey
Consumers in Hong Kong amongst the savviest in Asia/Pacific when it comes to financial literacy and money management
 
Hong Kong
May 21, 2012
MasterCard Certifies NFC Phones from HTC, Intel, LG Electronics, Nokia, RIM, Samsung Electronics and Sony
Unveils "MasterCard PayPass Ready" brand mark for device manufacturers
 
Hong Kong
May 21, 2012
MasterCard Simplifies Shopping with Launch of PayPass Wallet Services
Platform and Services Enable Merchants, Banks and Partners to Offer the Next Generation of Digital Payments
American Airlines, Barnes & Noble Among Initial Partners
 
Hong Kong
May 9, 2012
Hong Kong Consumers Continue to Embrace Ethical
Shopping: MasterCard Survey
Social Responsibility of Merchants an Important Purchasing Consideration
 
Hong Kong
April 11, 2012
MasterCard Survey: Over Half of Hong Kong Respondents Now Shopping Online
Music, event tickets and travel dominate online spend
Mobile shopping gaining momentum among local consumers
 
Hong Kong
March 29, 2012
Pessimistic Outlook for Hong Kong Consumers: MasterCard Index
Local consumers show surge in negative sentiment across five key indicators
 
Hong Kong
November 2, 2011
MasterCard Help Grant Wishes of Hong Kong Children with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
MasterCard Help Raise Funds For Make-A-Wish® Hong Kong Through Purchase with PurposeTM
 
Hong Kong
November 2, 2011
MasterCard® Purchase with PurposeTM
 
Hong Kong
September 26, 2011
Hong Kong Parents Spend More Than 10% of Monthly Income On Children's Education: MasterCard Survey
One in Two Hongkongers Plan Further Education
 
Hong Kong
September 15, 2011
Local Consumer Spend on Dining and Entertainment Continues to Thrive Despite Inflation: MasterCard Survey
Hongkongers Spend at Least HK$1,500 on Eating Out Every Month, and One in Four Plan to Dine More, Play More in the Next Six Months
 
Hong Kong
August 18, 2011
Travelers from Hong Kong Unfazed by Economic Uncertainty: MasterCard Survey
84% of Respondents from Hong Kong Travelled Overseas for Leisure in the Last Year and Majority are Planning to Travel More in the Coming 12 Months
 
Hong Kong
July 20, 2011
Consumer Confidence Wanes in Hong Kong: MasterCard Survey
Local consumers less optimistic in Economy, Employment, and Regular Income; with a gloomy outlook towards Quality of Life
 
Hong Kong
June 20, 2011
Discover Even More Rewards at the Great Singapore Sale with MasterCard
 
Hong Kong
June 9, 2011
Hong Kong in World's Top Five Destination Cities: New MasterCard Index
Hong Kong Records Strong Growth in Passenger Arrivals; International Visitor Expenditure Set to Jump by More Than 23%
 
Hong Kong
March 21, 2011
Women's Socio-economic Advancement in Hong Kong Steadily Increasing According to Latest MasterCard Index
Hong Kong's Female Business Ownership, Business and Government Leadership Show Room for Growth
Hong Kong Ranks in Top 5 Economies in Region for Women's Advancement Opportunities
 
Hong Kong
March 7, 2011
MasterCard Launches Inaugural Index of Financial Literacy in Asia/Pacific
Hong Kong Women Rank High in Investment and Basic Money Management Components
 
Hong Kong
March 4, 2011
MasterCard CEO in Hong Kong to Celebrate MasterCard's 25th Anniversary in Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa
Ajay Banga, President and CEO of MasterCard Worldwide Joins Celebration in Hong Kong
 
Hong Kong
February 17, 2011
airtel Africa, Standard Chartered Bank and MasterCard Launch World's First Virtual Card on Mobile Phone
Customers in Africa can leapfrog conventional payment methods and benefit from greater financial access
Innovation gives global acceptance of airtel's money mobile commerce solution and transforms it from a closed loop to an open system
 
Hong Kong
February 7, 2011
Nearly One in Three Consumers in Hong Kong Looking to Increase Discretionary Spending - Second Highest Percentage in Asia-Pacific: MasterCard Survey
Dining and Entertainment Remains the Top Spending Priority
 
Hong Kong
January 21, 2011
Beijing's MasterCard Center Opens To Sell-Out Concert, Celebrations
New era for Beijing's live entertainment scene; a milestone for MasterCard in China
 
Hong Kong
January 13, 2011
MasterCard Survey: Nearly One in Two Hong Kong Respondents Access the Internet to Shop
Respondents Aged 18-24 the Keenest in Shopping Online
 
Hong Kong
January 7, 2011
Beijing's Iconic Wukesong Arena Re-Named
MasterCard Center
MasterCard, Bloomage and AEG Sign Landmark Deal,
Paving the Way For Beijing's Leading Sports and Entertainment Venue
 
Hong Kong
November 25, 2010
MasterCard and Hong Chi Association Collaborate to Empower People with Intellectual Disabilities
MasterCard Purchase with PurposeTM Initiative to Raise Funds For Hong Chi's Floral Arrangement Workshop
 
Hong Kong
November 25, 2010
Make Spending during this Holiday Season Meaningful with MasterCard
 
Hong Kong
November 16, 2010
MasterCard and Starwood Collaborate Again to Offer Free Weekend Night's Stay to MasterCard Cardholders
 
Hong Kong
November 5, 2010
2010 Third Quarter Highlights in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
November 5, 2010
MasterCard continues to Wage War on Cash with Healthy Volume Growth in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
October 19, 2010
MasterCard Unveils World's First Display Credit Card
New Milestone of Security and Convenience in E-Commerce for Consumers
 
Hong Kong
September 28, 2010
MasterCard Enhances Greater China Team with New Management Appointments
Jeroen van Son Appointed Head of HK & Macau
 
Hong Kong
August 9, 2010
2010 Second Quarter Highlights in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
August 9, 2010
MasterCard Achieves Solid Second Quarter Growth in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
August 5, 2010
Single and Young Consumers in Hong Kong Plan to Save More: MasterCard Survey
Over 90% of Consumers in Hong Kong Plan to Maintain or Increase Savings in the Next Six Months
 
Hong Kong
July 6, 2010
Shanghai Expo Tops List of Attractions for Hong Kong Travelers Planning to Visit Shanghai: MasterCard
Average Expo Visitor from Hong Kong Likely to Spends HK$2,953 per day in Shanghai
 
Hong Kong
June 28, 2010
MasterCard and Emirates Offer Cardholders a Priceless Vacation in Dubai
MasterCard will Donate US$5 to the Emirates Airline Foundation per Emirates 'Kids Go Free to Dubai' Package Purchased with a MasterCard Card
 
Hong Kong
June 25, 2010
Strong Consumer Spending Capability Seen in HK: New MasterCard Index
Dining and Entertainment Continues to be Top Spending Priority for HK Consumers
 
Hong Kong
June 9, 2010
Travel Bug Bites One in Two Consumers in Hong Kong: MasterCard Survey
China, Japan and Taiwan Top Destinations for Hong Kong Consumers
 
Hong Kong
May 25, 2010
MasterCard Teams up with Alipay for Online Payment Services in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
 
Hong Kong
May 19, 2010
MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Confidence:
Hong Kong Records the Strongest Rebound in Asia Pacific
 
Hong Kong
May 11, 2010
MasterCard's "Flavors of Shanghai" Brings Priceless Experiences
Innovative Digital Guide Customized for Domestic and Foreign Tourists During Expo
 
Hong Kong
May 5, 2010
Strong Growth Continues into First Quarter for MasterCard in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
May 5, 2010
2010 First Quarter Highlights in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
March 26, 2010
MasterCard Brings Cardholders Fashionable Privileges for the Season
 
Hong Kong
March 26, 2010
MasterCard Cardholders Get to Strut in Style at Asia Fashion Exchange
MasterCard Celebrates Local and Regional Designers as Official Card of Singapore's Most Exciting Fashion Events in 2010
 
Hong Kong
March 26, 2010
Rugby Growing in Popularity and Booming Commercially: MasterCard Study
2010 RBS Six Nations Championship Worth US$632.81m to Participating Rugby Nations
 
Hong Kong
March 26, 2010
MASTERCARD SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP RUGBY REPORT
 
Hong Kong
March 19, 2010
MasterCard Survey: More Than Half of the Respondents Embrace Ethical Shopping in Hong Kong
Merchant Social Responsibility an Important Consideration in Making Purchase
 
Hong Kong
March 4, 2010
More Women Perceiving Themselves as Holding the Household's Purse Strings: MasterCard
More than 60% of Hong Kong Women Respondents Regarded Themselves as Household Decision Makers
 
Hong Kong
Feburary 25, 2010
Eight in Ten Respondents in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa are Satisfied with Online Shopping: MasterCard Survey
More than Half of Hong Kong Respondents Are Drawn to Online Shopping with Increasing Levels of Ease and Convenience
 
Hong Kong
January 11, 2010
MasterCard Appoints Hai Ling As General Manager, Greater China
 
Hong Kong
January 5, 2010
Consumers Continue to Save for a Rainy Day Despite Renewed Optimism: MasterCard Survey
Over 40% of Consumers across Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa Planning to Save More in the Six Months Ahead
 
Hong Kong
December 21, 2009
Two in Three Consumers in Asia/Pacific Feeling Charitable this Holiday Season: MasterCard Survey
 
Hong Kong
December 17, 2009
MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Confidence: Strong Rebound in Hong Kong's Consumer Confidence
 
Hong Kong
December 14, 2009
Consumers to Maintain Discretionary Spending Levels Going into 2010: MasterCard Survey
Dining and Entertainment Remains Top Spending Priority in Asia/Pacific and Middle East
 
Hong Kong
November 9, 2009
MasterCard's "Wishes Granted" Brings Priceless Surprises - "Wishes Granted" lucky draw will turn one winner into a millionaire
 
Hong Kong
September 21, 2009
Consumers in China Loosening their Purse Strings: MasterCard Survey
 
Hong Kong
August 24, 2009
MasterCard Report: E-Commerce & M-Commerce Key in Capturing US$200.7 Billion of Discretionary Spend by Affluent Consumers in Greater China
 
Hong Kong
August 19, 2009
MasterCard Goes Red for Women in Hong Kong
 
Hong Kong
August 12, 2009
50% of Consumers in Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Looking to Give to Charity: MasterCard Survey
 
Hong Kong
August 11, 2009
MasterCard Worldwide Announces Appointment of Danny Cheung as Area Head of Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macau
 
Hong Kong
August 3, 2009
MasterCard Achieves Solid Second Quarter Growth in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
August 3, 2009
2nd Quarter, 2009 Highlights
 
Hong Kong
August 1, 2009
Indulge in Priceless Experiences and Privileges at MasterCard Luxury Week Hong Kong 2009
 
Hong Kong
July 3, 2009
Dining and Entertainment Remains Top Spending Priority for Hong Kong's Consumers MasterCard Survey
 
Hong Kong
June 9, 2009
Optimism Prevails in Asian Powerhouses China and India: MasterCard Survey
 
Hong Kong
May 7, 2009
Online Shoppers in Asia/Pacific Shopping More Despite Economic Climate: MasterCard Survey
 
Hong Kong
May 7, 2009
MasterCard Worldwide Online Shopping Habits Survey – Market Findings
 
Hong Kong
April 8, 2009
MasterCard Names Vicky S. Bindra President, Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
April 8, 2009
MasterCard Worldwide extends sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League
 
Hong Kong
February 27, 2009
Latest Survey from MasterCard Reveals Decline in Hong Kong's Women's Advancement Index Score
 
Hong Kong
February 18, 2009
MasterCard to Take a 52.5% Stake in Processing Company Strategic Payments Services
 
Hong Kong
February 10, 2009
MasterCard Reports High Double-Digit Growth in its E-Processing Business in Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Region
 
Hong Kong
February 10, 2009
MasterCard Delivers Strong Finish to Fiscal Year with 4th Quarter Growth in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
February 09, 2009
MasterCard Worldwide Announces Sponsorship of IRB Rugby World Cup 2011
 
Hong Kong
January 15, 2009
Spending Priorities of Consumers in China Most Resilient across Asia/Pacific: MasterCard Survey
 
Hong Kong
November 12, 2008
Latest MasterCard Survey Reveals Decline in Hong Kong Consumer Confidence
 
Hong Kong
November 10, 2008
MasterCard Registered Growth in Third Quarter Key Operation Performance Measures in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
October 23, 2008
Close to 60 Percent of Cities in the New MasterCard Worldwide Emerging Markets Index are in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa
 
Hong Kong
October 20, 2008
India and New Zealand Top List of Recipients of MasterCard-U21Global Scholarship Program for Women in Travel and Tourism
 
Hong Kong
August 7, 2008
Latest MasterCard Worldwide Index of Travel™ Forecasts Growth in Outbound Travel in Asia/Pacific for Second Half of 2008
 
Hong Kong
August 5, 2008
MasterCard Achieves Strong Second Quarter Growth in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
August 1, 2008
MasterCard Survey on Retail Sales Forecasts Steady Growth across Asia/Pacific Despite Volatility in World Financial Markets
 
Hong Kong
June 29, 2008
MasterCard Takes Lead in Fashion and Luxury with Luxury Week Hong Kong
 
Hong Kong
June 27, 2008
MasterCard Returns as the Official Card of the 2008 Taipei Great Sale
 
Hong Kong
June 26, 2008
Latest MasterCard™ Index of Consumer Confidence Reveals Hong Kong and China Holding Strong
 
Hong Kong
June 10, 2008
MasterCard Worldwide Research Celebrates the Emergence of Asian Cities as Powerhouses in the Global Economy
 
Hong Kong
June 6, 2008
Women's Advancement Increases in South-East Asia While Other Markets in Asia/Pacific Decline
 
Hong Kong
April 30, 2008
MasterCard Starts 2008 with Strong Growth in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
April 9, 2008
New Species Identified in Asia - Young Premium Consumer
 
Hong Kong
February 21, 2008
Latest MasterCard Report Reveals Hong Kong is The Most Preferred Shopping Destination by Affluent Chinese
 
Hong Kong
February 17, 2008
MasterCard-ESSEC Luxury Brand Management Executive Program Takes Asia's Luxury Retail and Services Talent to the Next Level
 
Hong Kong
February 5, 2008
MasterCard Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
January 23, 2008
Latest MasterCard Worldwide Index™ of Travel Forecasts 21.6 Million Outbound Chinese Travelers in 1H 2008
 
Hong Kong
January 16, 2008
MasterCard Survey Forecasts Retail Sales in HK to Grow 10.5% Year-on-Year in 1H 2008
 
Hong Kong
December 13, 2007
Latest MasterCard Survey Reveals Strong Consumer Confidence in Hong Kong Despite Volatility in Financial Markets
 
Hong Kong
November 29, 2007
New MasterCard® Optimizer Helps Organizations Realize Savings in Travel & Entertainment
 
Hong Kong
November 13, 2007
MasterCard to Launch First Internationally Accepted MasterCard® PayPass™ on a Mobile Phone in Japan
 
Hong Kong
November 1, 2007
MasterCard Reports Positive Third Quarter Results for the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
October 26, 2007
MasterCard® PayPass™ Launches First Contactless Card in China
 
Hong Kong
October 11, 2007
MasterCard Worldwide and the Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel Bring 'The Best of Macao' to Customers
 
Hong Kong
September 4, 2007
MasterCard: Triple Digit Growth in Luxury Demand Expected from Older Premium Consumers in Asia/Pacific over the Next Decade
 
Hong Kong
August 13, 2007
Hong Kong Remains Top Overseas Destination among China's Affluent in Inaugural MasterCard Worldwide Index of China's Affluent Survey
 
Hong Kong
August 6, 2007
MasterCard Reports Another Successful Quarter in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
 
Hong Kong
July 11, 2007
Consumer Confidence in Hong Kong Remains High for Second Half of 2007 According to Latest MasterIndex™ Survey
 
Hong Kong
July 11, 2007
MasterCard Worldwide Helps Merchants Comply with PCI DSS
 
Hong Kong
July 9, 2007
Seven Bank and MasterCard Cooperate to Offer Consumers Greater Choice and Convenience
 
Hong Kong
June 12, 2007
Hong Kong Ranks 5th as MasterCard Worldwide Center of Commerce
 
Hong Kong
April 25, 2007
MasterCard-U21Global Scholarship Program Back for Second Year Running to Empower Women in Travel and Tourism
 
Hong Kong
April 14, 2007
MasterCard Pioneers Innovation in Payments with NFC–Enabled Mobile Phones (MasterCard PayPass)
 
Hong Kong
March 8, 2007
MasterCard MasterIndex™ of Women's Advancement Shows Weakening Self-Perception of Women towards their Professional Standing
 
Hong Kong
February 7, 2007
Retail Sales Forecast to Grow in Asia/Pacific in First Half 2007
 
Hong Kong
February 2, 2007
Latest MasterIndex™ of Travel Forecasts Slowdown in Growth of Outbound Travel Across Asia/Pacific in 1H 2007
 
Hong Kong
January 17, 2007
Latest MasterIndex™ of Consumer Confidence Reveals Hong Kong as the Second Most Optimistic Market in Asia/Pacific
 
Hong Kong
September 12, 2006
China Retains Top Spot as Most Frequently Visited Destination for Business Travel in Latest MasterIndex™ of Travel Survey
 
Singapore
August 31, 2006
MasterCard Worldwide Reports Double Digit Growth Across the Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region in Second Quarter of 2006
 
Hong Kong
August 28, 2006
Latest MasterIndex™ of Travel Forecasts Double-Digit Year-on-Year Growth in Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006
 
Hong Kong
August 25, 2006
Retail Sales Forecast to Grow in Asia/Pacific in Second Half 2006
 
Hong Kong
July 17, 2006
Latest MasterIndex™ of Consumer Confidence Survey Points to Challenging Second Half 2006
 
Hong Kong
June 29, 2006
MasterCard Unveils New Corporate Name and Brand Identity to Reflect Company's Vision and Globally Integrated Structure
 
Hong Kong
April 12, 2006
MasterCard and U21Global Launch Scholarship Program to Empower Women Professionals in the Travel and Tourism Industry
 
Hong Kong
April 03, 2006
Latest MasterIndex™ of Travel Forecasts More than 67.5 Million Outbound Travelers from Asia/Pacific in 1H 2006
 
Hong Kong
March 27, 2006
MasterIndex™ of Retail Forecasts Slower Retail Sales Growth in Asia/Pacific in First Half of 2006
 
Hong Kong
March 8, 2006
MasterCard MasterIndex™ of Women's Advancement Shows Improving Self-Perceptions of Women on their Professional Standing
 
Hong Kong
January 18, 2006
HongKong Consumers Among the Most Positive in Asia/Pacific for 2006
 
Hong Kong
August 22, 2005
Asia/Pacific to be Key Driver of Growth for Tourism Industry Globally over Next Decade
 
Hong Kong
July 14, 2005
MasterIndex™ of Consumer Confidence
 
Hong Kong
March 30, 2005
MasterIndex™ of Retail
 
Hong Kong
March 7, 2005
MasterCard Incorporated Reports Record 2004 Results
 
Hong Kong
March 7, 2005
MasterIndex™ of Women's Advancement in Asia/Pacific
 
Hong Kong
March 3, 2005
Results of MasterIndex™ of Travel Report
 
Hong Kong
January 14, 2005
China's Economic Success Drives Asia/Pacific Forward as a Global Growth Engine
 
Hong Kong
January 6, 2005
MasterIndex™ Reveals Consumer Confidence in Asia/Pacific Resilient in Withstanding Shocks
 
Hong Kong
July 31, 2003
New MasterIndex of Travel Forecasts Pick Up in Asia/Pacific Outbound Travel in Second Half of 2003
 
Hong Kong
July 10, 2003
Thailand Takes Lead from China with Record High Consumer Confidence in Latest MasterIndex Survey
 
Beijing
July, 2003
China Credit Card Market Shows Huge Diversity
 
Singapore
March 10, 2003
MasterCard Asian Lifestyles Survey Showed 74% of Business Trips Made Within the Region
 
Singapore
March 10, 2003
MasterCard Asian Lifestyles Survey Showed Decrease in Personal Travels in Asia/Pacific
 
Hong Kong
January 29, 2003
MasterIndex Survey Shows Consumers in China Are The Most Optimistic in Asia/Pacific Today
 
Hong Kong
January 29, 2003
MasterCard Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the MasterIndex Survey