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Hong Kong March PMI plunges to five-month low
The HSBC Hong Kong Purchasing Managers Index fell to 50.5 in March from 51.2 in February due to weak output growth and higher input costs. HSBC Holdings Plc said the reading remained above 50, indicating manufacturing activity continued to expand. A reading below 50 signals contraction.
Hong Kong March PMI plunges to five-month low
The HSBC Hong Kong Purchasing Managers Index fell to 50.5 in March from 51.2 in February due to weak output growth and higher input costs. HSBC Holdings Plc said the reading remained above 50, indicating manufacturing activity continued to expand. A reading below 50 signals contraction.
Women who launch in Hong Kong
International Women’s Day took place on Friday 8th March 2013, giving many women a platform from which to promote women’s rights and gender equality.
Government opens applications for seniors allowance program
Check out the qualifications.
Funding program for sexual orientation initiatives unveiled
Application is until 3 May.
Hong Kong's property sales crashed 52.2%
Home sales weakened at $27b.
Government to monitor travelers from Shanghai, Anhui
Amidst H7N9 virus scare.
52% of Hong Kong employees intend to switch jobs this year: survey
Here are their top 3 reasons.
Hong Kong to test poultry for H7 virus
As reported human cases now soared to 7.
Macau gaming sector's revenue climbed 25.4% in March
Check out its multiple growth drivers.
Indulge in Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant's 'sparklinlicious' menu
In a release, Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant presents the “Wine & Dine - Sparklinlicious Way” Dom Pérignon Champagne Pairing dinner, to bring its guests an unprecedented east meets west wine & dine experience and showcase an award-wining Chinese gastronomic delicacies paired with the most exclusive selection of rare vintages from Dom Pérignon Champagne, Oenotheque and Rosé on 25 April.
Nearly 6 in 10 Hong Kong employees received 4.8% pay rise in 2013: survey
Check out which sector has the fattest wallet.
Hong Kong's IPO market babies raised HK$8.11b
But deal flow and volume declined.
February retail sales surged 22.7% to $41.4b
Thanks to robust inbound tourism.
2 sites from Land Sale Programme up for grabs
One is a residential site.
Hong Kong confirms 4 more H7N9 cases
They were all in Jiangsu.
HK$75.7 billion fiscal surplus for Hong Kong
Total, however, is 12% lower year-on-year.
HKIT losing HK$5 million daily to strike
Losses to continue as talks with striking workers bogs down.