Hong Kong
Transport Complaints Unit gets fewer complaints than previous quarter
The Transport Complaints Unit of the Transport Advisory Committee received 1.4 percent less coplaints from January 1 to March 31, 2011.
Transport Complaints Unit gets fewer complaints than previous quarter
The Transport Complaints Unit of the Transport Advisory Committee received 1.4 percent less coplaints from January 1 to March 31, 2011.
Education Bureau to introduce competition in textbook market
The Education Bureau would introduce competition to the textbook and teaching materials market so as to provide schools with quality learning and teaching resources at reasonable prices.
Hong Kong total retail sales in April up 27.7%
Robust local consumption demand and lively tourist spending pushed value of total retail sales up to $32bn.
HKEx seeks opinions on after-hours futures trading
Study shows many Hong Kong futures brokers are open in the evening to offer trading of European and US futures during London and New York business hours.
March renminbi deposits in Hong Kong up 13%
Deposits in the currency climbed to 510.7bn renminbi while the Hong Kong-dollar loan-to-deposit ratio declined to 80.4% from 81.7%.
Hong Kong April exchange fund gains $38.5bn
Valuation gains on foreign currency investments and an increase in certificates of indebtedness boosted Hong Kong’s foreign currency assets.
Hang Seng Bank appoints Fred Hu non-executive director
The former Goldman Sachs Managing Director will be paid a director's fee of HK$340,000 a year.
Sun Holdings plans $1bln IPO in Hong Kong
Proceeds would be used to expand Sun's hypermarket chain in China.
HK bans energy drink from Taiwan
Sale of Speed Sports Drink will be prohibited starting noon today due to excessive levels of a plastic additive.
Dragon Crown releases details of listing on HKSE Main Board
The group aims global offering of 275mn new shares at the range of HK$1 to HK$1.40 per share.
Allied Overseas to buy 27.65% of APAC Resources shares from COL Capital
The move gives Allied Overseas new investment opportunity that provides potential for future growth and enhancement of shareholder value.
Hong Kong dollar remains strong
Monetary Authority belies marginalisation of HK dollar amid intensified use of renminbi in Hong Kong.
Agriculture and Fisheries committee members appointed
The Government announced a new term of membership of the Advisory Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.
Hong Kong sends shipping delegation to South Korea
Secretary for Transport & Housing Eva Cheng led a shipping delegation to South Korea to promote Hong Kong as an international maritime centre and a premier hub port.
Hong Kong bolsters inspection on Taiwan food products
Secretary for Food & Health Dr York Chow said the Government will strengthen checks on food from Taiwan.
MTR fares to go up
Starting June 19 MTR, Light Rail and MTR Bus fares will increase an average of 2.2%.
Labour Department conducts on-site checks
Officials doing workplace inspections also remind employees to take note of their terms and the $28 minimum wage.
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