Hong Kong

Financial Secretary John Tsang outlined the opportunities for Canadian firms in Hong Kong brought by the latter's close integration with mainland in his remarks at an Economic Club luncheon in Toronto.

The Education Bureau's expenditure on national education for primary and secondary schools rose from $35.3 million in 2007-08 to an estimate of $95.7 million in 2011-12.

The position was created in accordance with Marriott International’s continental structure.

The move further increases supply of self-produced coal and exert vertical integrated coal supply chain advantage.

Proceeds of HK$119mn to fund expansion of production capacity.

The airline expects strong interest from China and Northeast Asian countries for shipments of computers, computer components, high-value electronic goods, ICs, and garments.

Participating service providers have revised contract forms and revamped service platforms and sales and internal supporting procedures.

Commerce & Economic Development secretary stressec that the bill will be instrumental in protecting SME’s right to compete in the market.

The Business Facilitation Advisory Committee commended the latest initiatives of the Companies Registry, including the provision of electronic company incorporation service and a one-stop electronic company incorporation and business registration service at eregistry.gov.hk.

The Department of Health instructed a local manufacturer of proprietary Chinese medicine, Chaisentomg Pharmaceutical Factory Limited, to recall from consumers five powdered medicines.

A food company was fined $90,000 by Sha Tin Magistrates' Court for hirinjg persons not lawfully employable.

The Hong Kong Housing Authority recently held a forum focusing on safe system of work at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre.

The Government will conduct a public consultation to collect views on the proposed amendments to regulations regarding the issuance of the Certificate of Particulars of Motor Vehicle.

The Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs or SUCCESS of the Trade and Industry Department will hold a seminar entitled "Embracing Design, Driving Value" on July 26.

A new phase of the Neighbourhood Active Ageing Project will be launched.

The 717 square metre site was awarded for $648m.