Hong Kong
Hong Kong well-wishing festival obtains Mega Events Fund sponsorship
It’s the third time in a row.
Hong Kong well-wishing festival obtains Mega Events Fund sponsorship
It’s the third time in a row.
Influenza Alert: Government reports 2 cases
Victims live in Ghizou.
Refuse collected from the Lunar Chinese New Year rose 38%
More than a third came from Victoria Park.
Tsang sees 2013 as a good year for Hong Kong
Financial Secretary John Tsang believes the city will perform slightly better this year.
Hong Kong Airlines aggressively expanding China flights
Intends to beat larger rival, Dragonair.
Asian markets off to holiday break
Hong Kong trading resumes Wednesday.
Hong Kong pushes ahead with water service expansion plan
Awards HK$3.25 billion for Tai Po Water Plant Expansion Project.
Government unveils revamp of patent system
Will undertake further development of Hong Kong’s patent system.
Opposition mounts to after-hours futures plan
Critics claim plan will hurt small brokers and lead to closures.
JW Marriott Hotel's alfresco Fish Bar re-opens
In a release, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong announced the completion of its popular alfresco Fish Bar refurbishment on level 7. Diners can look forward to an upgraded modern restaurant with a fine selection of Fish Bar ever classic and sustainable seafood dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant also includes an additional outdoor area where guests can just sit back and enjoy their meals by the newly renovated pool and pool deck. Additional highlights to the refurbishment programme also include a brand new pool bar and lounge to be unveiled on 1 May 2013. Set adjacent to Fish Bar, the trendy venue will offer a collection of award‐winning international wines, classic and contemporary cocktails, including signature sunset concoctions and themed happy hours, complemented by delicious snacks.
Hong Kong’s Trust Law amendment due for first reading on 20 Feb
The Trustee Ordinance and the Perpetuities & Accumulations Ordinance are under the spotlight.
Revised New Territories plan set for June
Ratio of public housing will be over 50%.
Foreign currency reserve assets rocket to US$321b
It represents 55% of HK dollar M3.
Skyworth Digital's LCD TV shipment jumped 58%
But analyst sees an upcoming slack season for TV manufacturers.
832 surplus HOS flats to go on sale
Check out the income limit for applicants.
Betting law to get a revamp in 2Q13
A flat betting duty rate of 72.5% is proposed.
Hong Kong goes to Hokkaido
Delegation promotes advantages of Hong Kong to Hokkaido businessmen.