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284 companies invested in Hong Kong in 2010

Invest Hong Kong beat its annual target for the number of completed projects for the 10th year in a row.

Minmetals Land contracted sales up 450% to RMB2.57bn

The company has also achieved annual target of contracted sales and GFA of approximately 105% and 106% respectively.

HK labor market conditions improve at year-end

Solid economic growth in line with ever-expanding opportunities for Hong Kong service exports upon China's increasing globalization would further improve labor conditions.

HK total goods exports up 9.8% in November

The total export volume to the Mainland, US and Japan was up 11%, 10.7% and 4.6% respectively from November 2009.

Capital-works spending to reach $49.6bln

Capital-works spending is seen to provide 62,500 job opportunities, including 6,600 for professional and technical staff, and 55,900 for workers.

HK Exchange Fund foreign assets up $13.1bn

Hong Kong’s private sector claim amounted to $127.8bn while foreign liabilities stood at $300mn.

Oil storage renewal fees to jump to $24,550

The Government is planning to revise the license fees for oil storage installations.

HK airport passenger traffic up 10.3% in 2010

Hong Kong International Airport passenger traffic grew to 50.9 million with growth mainly driven by visitor traffic.

HK's Monetary Authority keen on renminbi settlement scheme

The authority believes China would benefit as 63% of Mainland’s outward direct investments are in Hong Kong or through Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair passenger volume up 2.9%

Freight volumes held up well through to the end of 2010 behind year-end cancellations from competitors.

SEHK lists Telefield on Main Board

Telefield is offering 100,000,000 shares worth between HK$1.01 and HK$1.35 per share that commenced on Friday.

Registered companies up 28% in 2010

A record high of 139,530 local companies registered with the Companies Registry last year.

Renminbi trade in Hong Kong thrives rapidly

Cross-border trade payment from the China to Hong Kong amounted to RMB180bln while payments from Hong Kong to China reached RMB50bln.

Swire Pacific and Campbell Soup Company form JV in China

JV designed to accelerate growth of commercial soup market in the Mainland.

Hong Kong ranks first place in the Index of Economic Freedom

Hong Kong remains the world's most free economy for the 17th consecutive year, according to Heritage Foundation.

1,093 Operation Building Bright applications approved by Housing Society

The Housing Society and Urban Renewal Authority have approved applications for Operation Building Bright grants, from 643 and 450 target buildngs.