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HKExnews website is back online

Trading in HKEx’s securities and derivatives markets continued to operate normally during the interruption.

HKExnews website is back online

Trading in HKEx’s securities and derivatives markets continued to operate normally during the interruption.

Taiwan tourists get visa-free stay in Hong Kong

They get seven days of visa-free stay if they have mainland travel permits.

ZTE Corp to expand following profit decline

The telecom equipment maker plans to focus on expansion activities of network operators.

China Vanke VP Yuan Boyin resigns

Yuan is the fourth senior executive this year that quit.

HKEx sets probe on website disruption

Disruption led to suspension of shares trading on Wednesday afternoon after the prevented public access to its interim results announcement.

Cathay Pacific first half profit down to HK$2.81bn

Yet passenger revenue for the period surged 15.9% to HK$31.77bn.

Cathay Pacific adds 12 new Boeing aircrafts to fleet

The new airplanes amounting to HK$25.6bn at list price stressed the airline’s commitment to operate a modern and efficient fleet.

Heavy metal-tainted Chinese medicines recalled

The Department of Health warned against buying three proprietary Chinese medicines, namely, Specific Hou Ton Qing, Bi Yan Pian and Pe Min Kan Wan.

Taiwan travellers given extended stay

Finance Minister John Tsang says Taiwan residents with Mainland entry permits may visit Hong Kong for up to 30 days, - up from just seven - without applying for any endorsement from September 1.

Solomon Systech invests in C2 Microsystems for Internet TV

The move brings about strategic introduction of new product line as growth engine and enables the company to tap into booming Internet TV market.

Pacnet chosen by PPLive for its Asia network expansion

The leading online video company in China is partnering with Pacnet to deliver digital media content to users in Singapore and across Southeast Asia.

ACE Life launches its CNY-denominated endowment plan

ACE Renminbi Endowment Plan offers competitive guaranteed returns and potential gains from the appreciation of the currency.

Ming Fung Jewellery joins forces with L Capital

The move aims to bring synergies and enhances competitive edge for expansion in Greater China.

AGTech gross profit up to 45% to HK$33.4mn

The company achieved a business turnaround with profit from business operation reaching HK$272,000.

Proposed 3rd airport runway faces pollution woes

Study shows Hong Kong airport’s proposed runway may cause the level of nitrogen dioxide to go beyond the government’s limit.

Hang Seng Index jumps most in 2 years

This follows the US Federal Reserve’s promise to keep its benchmark interest rate at a record low at least through the middle of 2013.

HAECO’s profit up 25.7% to HK$425m

This is compared to last year's HK$338m.