In Focus
Old Age Living Allowance slated to make debut in April
There'll be three phases of applications.
Hong Kong PMI drops in December
Slowing down of business with the mainland cited as cause.
Hong Kong will be leading global offshore renminbi trading hub in 2013
China's campaign to internationalize the renminbi will benefit Hong Kong immensely.
New travel pass being issued
Application for new pass starts January 2.
Consumer prices rocket 3.7% in November
At least it's a smaller price hike.
Multinationals upbeat about Hong Kong future
Almost half of multinational corporations expect a better 2013.
Bankers protest tough IPO rules
Warn that proposed rules could choke-off investment into Hong Kong.
Minimum wage to increase on May 1, 2013
Hourly salaries to rise by HK$30.00.
Gloomy new year for Hong Kong
Only 6 in 10 small businesses owners see growth in 2013.
HKPF intensifies cybercrime capability
Opens a cybersecurity center to combat Internet crimes.
Hong Kong to get new IPO rules
Penalizes banks for IPO candidates’ misdeeds.
Government to impose restrictions on home resales
Fight to avert property speculation extended to secondary market.
Nasty surprise for home buyers in 2013
After rising over 20% in 2012, home prices could jump a further 10% in 2013.
Property bubble threat remains serious
Financial Secretary John Tsang again sounds warning against a persistent menace.
South Beauty Group to list in Hong Kong
Operator of tony restaurant chain to use funds for expansion.
Year-end IPO surge in Hong Kong
Two IPOs raise US$3.38 billion but investor sentiment remains weak.