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Hong Kong sees 5.9% increase in foreign companies operation

24% of the 6,948 respondents said they plan to expand their business in Hong Kong in the next three years.

Hong Kong sees 5.9% increase in foreign companies operation

24% of the 6,948 respondents said they plan to expand their business in Hong Kong in the next three years.

Government proposes Competition Bill amendments

The Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development aims to push for the amendment to tackle SMEs’ concerns.

Hong Kong is most expensive office location worldwide in 1H 2011

With Class A gross rents averaging $214 psf /year.

Unemployment rate unchanged at 3.2%

It’s the lowest level since December 1997 - February 1998.

HKMA and SFC seek opinions on OTC derivatives rules

The agencies want to collect views on developing a regime at par with international standards but takes into account local market conditions and characteristics.

August domestic exports plunge by 24.9%

Yet compared with the first eight months of 2011, the volume of total goods exports up 5.5% while the volume of goods imports rose 7.1%.

CapitaMalls Asia gets formal go-ahead from HKEx

Trading of the shares will begin at 9:30am on 18 October 2011.

SFC wants further regulation on HKEx listing rules

Hong Kong government is open to measures ensuring consistency and high standards in vetting listing applications from overseas companies.

Hong Kong September exchange fund falls by $45bn

Of the $2.13tn Exchange Fund's foreign assets, Monetary Base amounted to $1.06tn.

Hong Kong joins in on global uprising against Wall Street

Protestors rallied in Hong Kong in support of the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations that began last month in New York.

Hong Kong shares set for weekly growth

This as investors watch out for China’s monthly inflation data.

2,500 new flats to be up for pre-sale in 2014

The flats at about 400-500 square feet will be built at six sites.

HSBC expands CNY trade services to all China branches

The move will provide the lender widest geographic RMB trade coverage among all foreign banks in China.

CE Tsang presents new home ownership scheme

Flats of up to 500 square feet may be affordable to families with monthly income of $30,000.

Esprit Board clueless as to why trading price slips

It simply noted the decrease in the trading price of Esprit shares.

Tsang: $1bn fund to boost enterprises

The chief executive also aims to consolidate the city’s position as Asia’s creative hub.

CE Tsang proposes regulatory regime boost

Plan includes mandating listed corporations to disclose price-sensitive information.