Economy
Surprise export drop in June
Trade deficit stands at HK$49.7 billion.
Hong Kong to shell out $1b in subsidy programmes
560,000 people set to benefit.
All’s not well with Hong Kong’s women
They’re the most pessimistic in three countries.
Dearth of CFO talent stalks Hong Kong
This despite rising demand for accounting and finance professionals.
Inflation hits four-month high in June
Due to sharp rise in fresh vegetable prices, among others.
Here's what could save Hong Kong's shrinking current account balance
Big infrastructure projects are crucial.
Surprise dip in June unemployment rate
Inches down to 3.4% in Q2 from Q1.
Employees not eager to change jobs
Fewer want to do so.
Company registrations keep rising
Up 9.3% in the first half.
HK Book Fair draws record number of exhibitors
There are a record 560 exhibitors.
Bill amending Insurance Companies Ordinance to be tabled this year
Establishment of an independent insurance authority almost certain.
84,996 new local firms flocked to Hong Kong in 1H
That's a 9.34% increase from 2H12.
LegCo Passes TIEA framework bill
Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2013 is now law.
Over 2,500 vacancies up for grabs at job fair
Go to Tseung Kwan O on July 16 and 17.
Leung says livelihood first before universal suffrage
CE claims there’s ample time for consultation.
Corruption complaints drop by 2%
But complaints involving public bodies jumped 12%.
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