Hong Kong
Dragonair kicks off “Stylish China” travel campaign
The carrier aims to boost image off China as a convenient, attractive leisure destination suitable for different lifestyle groups.
Dragonair kicks off “Stylish China” travel campaign
The carrier aims to boost image off China as a convenient, attractive leisure destination suitable for different lifestyle groups.
Colliers International unveils Colliershomes.com
The company expects revamped website with more easily accessible interface to remain premier resource for residential property in Hong Kong.
Police arrest 4 for job swindling
Police have arrested four people in Sheung Shui and Yuen Long for conspiracy to defraud job seekers.
Health chief warns of imported E coli cases
Secretary for Food & Health Dr York Chow warns Hong Kong may eventually face an imported case of the deadly E coli infection that has afflicted Germany and other EU countries.
Wang Guangya to visit Hong Kong
The Hong Kong & Macau Affairs Office Director will be here from June 12 to 14.
Civil servants get pay increase
A pay increase of 6.16% to 7.24% will be back dated to April 1.
ICube Technology launches Harmony Unified Processor Technology
The technology to produce high performance, cost-effective and power-efficient processor tapping the flourishing tablet computer market.
Everbright International breaks ground for Suzhou Waste-to-Energy Project Phase 3
Project attempts to realize goal of incineration of wastes without reaching landfills in the Chinese city.
Development Bureau revises plan for West Rail Long Ping project
Among the major changes are deletion of one residential tower and a three-level podium and removal of a basement carpark to reduce development bulk.
Lands Department issues 1 pre-sale consent in May
Approval of 24 applications for pre-sale consent for uncompleted residential units and 2 applications for uncompleted commercial developments are still pending.
HK foreign currency reserves in May down by US$1bn
Hong Kong incurred no unsettled forward contracts at the end of April and May.
Cathay Pacific extends code-share arrangement with Alaska Airlines
The deal aims to cover 2 destinations in Mexico as it further expand reach to Latin America market.
Hard Rock Cafe opens in Hong Kong
Hard Rock International opened a Hard Rock Cafe in Hong Kong on June 7 as part of the expansion of its Asian portfolio. The restaurant is located at the Hotel LKF in Central and is set to be a must-see entertainment and dining venue for visitors and locals alike.
Daya Bay nuclear plan to be reviewed
The Security Bureau has formed a task force to conduct a comprehensive review of the Daya Bay Contingency Plan and to formulate a large-scale exercise for early next year.
Luxury residential prices up 14%
The impact of the Special Stamp Duty introduced in November on all sales with a holding period of less than 24 months is said to have faded.
Hong Kong rate hikes may have burst housing boom
The government’s measure to cool the property market, which had surged almost 70% since the beginning of 2009 had limited impact.
Prada aims to raise HK$20.22bn in Hong Kong IPO
The luxury goods company taps China market, which is seen to be the world’s third-biggest market for luxury goods in 5 years.