Hong Kong

Exports, imports values up

Exports, imports values up

Value of total goods exports increased 9.3% while value of goods imports jumped 10.2% compared to July 2010.

Approved mortgage loans drop 33.7%

New applications declined 22.6% amidst fall in transaction volume in both June and July.

Dragonair to hire crew via job expo

Additional manpower will be needed across the entire industry with the growth of the industry in the region.

China Rongsheng Heavy Industries profit up 639%TO RMB1.22bn

The company continues to forge win-win relationships with strategic partners to maintain its long term growth.

Man Yue Technology profit up 40.2% to HK$74mn

The company’s ESS unit eyed to take off and contribute revenue starting next year.

China Everbright International profit up 43% to HK$352mn

The company achieves continuous revenue and profit growth as it entered into overseas market.

70% of Hong Kong netizens use the same password in multiple accounts

The survey reveals that despite rising fears of online attacks, most people do not act in response to change their risky online habits.

Chemical unit of Yip’s Chemical among top 20 global ink companies

Bauhinia Variegata Ink is the first Chinese ink company to be chosen among international leaders.

Smoking rate falls to its lowest in three decades

Hong Kong's daily cigarette smoking rate dropped more than half from 23.3% in 1982.

Hong Kong shares set for higher start

This as better economic data from the United States supported stocks on Wall Street.

Hong Kong is the favorite destination of business travellers in Asia

With 38% of business travellers making business trips to the country in the first half of this year.

Macquarie Bank enters Hong Kong

The Australian bank now has a licence from the Monetary Authority.

Workaholic Hong Kongers: Executives lead the way in burning the midnight oil

14% of Hong Kong executives work in the hotel between midnight to 6am.

SFC: We need your views

The Securities & Futures Commission is running a consultation for amendments to the Codes on Takeovers & Mergers & Share Repurchases.

Huawei and Genius Brand to deploy LTE Network in Hong Kong

This advanced technology will enable faster Internet speed, higher resolution on mobile content and improved performance of wireless applications.

Macau: Ideal destination for your next event

Another heavyweight’s entry into the casino and leisure turf of Macau is certain to further raise the profile of the Special Administrative Region as a premier choice for event planners in the neighbouring region and elsewhere.

Sany Heavy gets IPO approval from CSRC

The Hong Kong stock exchange has yet to greenlight the offering potentially worth $3b.