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HSBC profit plunges in H1 2012
The Eurozone’s enduring financial malaise forced an 8.4% drop in the net income of HSBC Holdings Plc.
HSBC profit plunges in H1 2012
The Eurozone’s enduring financial malaise forced an 8.4% drop in the net income of HSBC Holdings Plc.
Hang Seng Bank grows in a slowing economy
A growth in lending income propels profits of Hang Seng Bank Ltd by 14%.
Renminbi accounts to be available to non-HK residents
Renminbi services will be available to them from August 1.
HKEx completes acquisition of LME
Shareholders of the London Metal Exchange have approved their company’s takeover by the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.
Luxury rents in Hong Kong to fall further
Rents for luxury homes are expected to fall again by 4.2% in the second half of the year after plunging 7.5% in the first half.
Inflation slows to 3.7% in June from May
The government expects a further easing of the inflation rate in the coming months due to the difficult external economic environment and lower import prices.
Exports and imports fall from January to May
The volume of Hong Kong's goods re-exports fell 3.3% while that of domestic exports fell 24%.
Insurance faces positive growth prospects
Commissioner of Insurance Annie Choi said the renminbi business is among the growth engines for Hong Kong’s insurance industry.
Residential homes to be built at two sites
Hong Kong expects close to 550 homes will be built in new residential sites.
Hong Kong visitors flock to the Mainland
Hong Kong residents are visiting the Mainland mostly on business and spent some $35.6 billion there in 2011.
Societe Generale settles case in Hong Kong
Societe Generale S.A. has agreed to pay US$11 million to Hong Kong customers mislead by a hidden commission fee.
Registered firms in Hong Kong reach close to 1 million
The total number of active local companies registered in Hong Kong rose 4% to 997,750 at the end of June.
Dickens to stay on at HKEx
Mark Dickens, Head of Listing at the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, will stay at his job until July 2013.
Modernised and tougher Company Bill passed by LegCo
The Company Bill passed yesterday enhances Hong Kong's competitiveness and attractiveness as an international business and financial centre.
Let's get physical: Exercise tops HK workers' to-do list in flexi job condition
Almost 9 in every 10 professionals would spend time for physical fitness during free time gained from flexible working practices.
1 out of 2 HK employees to work harder in flexi jobs
Would you be more productive if you work at your own convenience?
Hong Kong takes steps to solve talent dearth
Hong Kong has an urgent demand for more talented individuals and business professionals.
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