Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s PMI plunges to 47.8 in August

As operating conditions in Hong Kong’s private sector economy deteriorates for the first time in over two years.

HKEx launches additional bulletin board

Available starting 5 September 2011, the additional website will be supported by technology infrastructure separate from those of the HKExnews website and Bulletin Board.

Bleak US employment data to push Hong Kong stocks down

Losses are forecast amidst renewed fears of a US recession.

CHP investigates fatal case of Group A Streptococcal infection

The case involves a 58-year old woman with chronic illnesses.

Jack So stays as Trade Development Council Chairman

So has been reappointed and will be Chairman for two more years.

Sale and purchase agreements for buildings slump 56.6% to 7,348

The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements was only $40.8 billion in August .

China to outgrow Hong Kong in luxury markets: report

The growth of luxury markets in China will outperform Hong Kong in the long term, based on a financial report.

Public landing facility at Trio Beach to get facelift

The Government intends to carry out improvement works to the public landing facility within an area of about 824 square metres of foreshore and seabed at the southeast of Trio Beach in Sai Kung.

Recall of Neurolite for Inj with Buffer Vial

The Department of Health instructed a licensed drug importer, Global Medical Solutions, to recall two batches of Neurolite for Inj with Buffer Vial from users.

Civil servant recruitment starts

The government has launched a recruitment exercise to employ 25 Administrative Officers, 120 Executive Officer IIs, 10 Assistant Labour Officer IIs and 11 Assistant Trade Officer IIs on civil service terms in 2011-12.

Airport master plan consultation ends

The Airport Authority can now study the report by the University of Hong Kong’s Social Sciences Research Centre before submitting recommendations on the airport’s development direction to the Government.

Invest Hong Kong, Guangzhou promote Taiwan enterprises

Invest Hong Kong and the Guangzhou government co-organised a seminar in Taipei to promote their business advantages and how these can benefit Taiwan companies'  expansion into Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Customs seizes smuggled ivory tusks

Customs officers seized 794 pieces of African ivory tusks weighing 1,898 kilogrammes and worth about $13 million inside a container shipped to Hong Kong.

CPMC profit up 30.7% to CNY136mn

Two-piece beverage can business achieved a sales volume of approximately 740 million cans.

Real Gold Announces profit up 10% to CNY355mn

The surging price of gold during generally unfavourable economic conditions has created a favourable environment for the gold market.

Credit China issues CNY100mn bonds

The group has become the first GEM listed company to issue offshore Renminbi-denominated bonds.