Hong Kong

Hong Kong economy shows more signs of overheating--Hang Seng

Hong Kong economy shows more signs of overheating--Hang Seng

Despite growing economic growth of 7.2% in the first quarter, business has become less willing to commit investment spending, as companies see more challenges ahead, according to a Hang Seng report.

Xinyi Glass completes trial run of Tianjin float glass production line

The production line is one of the largest in terms of production, which has a daily melting capacity of 1,000 tonnes.

AEON Stores opens AEON MaxValu Prime

The supermarket targets customers seeking quality living and trendy lifestyle as it offers the best and most comprehensive food, fresh products, and goods from different countries.

Dragonair kicks off “Stylish China” travel campaign

The carrier aims to boost image off China as a convenient, attractive leisure destination suitable for different lifestyle groups.

Colliers International unveils Colliershomes.com

The company expects revamped website with more easily accessible interface to remain premier resource for residential property in Hong Kong.

Police arrest 4 for job swindling

Police have arrested four people in Sheung Shui and Yuen Long for conspiracy to defraud job seekers.

Health chief warns of imported E coli cases

Secretary for Food & Health Dr York Chow warns Hong Kong may eventually face an imported case of the deadly E coli infection that has afflicted Germany and other EU countries.

Wang Guangya to visit Hong Kong

The Hong Kong & Macau Affairs Office Director will be here from June 12 to 14.

Civil servants get pay increase

A pay increase of 6.16% to 7.24% will be back dated to April 1.

ICube Technology launches Harmony Unified Processor Technology

The technology to produce high performance, cost-effective and power-efficient processor tapping the flourishing tablet computer market.

Everbright International breaks ground for Suzhou Waste-to-Energy Project Phase 3

Project attempts to realize goal of incineration of wastes without reaching landfills in the Chinese city.

Development Bureau revises plan for West Rail Long Ping project

Among the major changes are deletion of one residential tower and a three-level podium and removal of a basement carpark to reduce development bulk.

Lands Department issues 1 pre-sale consent in May

Approval of 24 applications for pre-sale consent for uncompleted residential units and 2 applications for uncompleted commercial developments are still pending.

HK foreign currency reserves in May down by US$1bn

Hong Kong incurred no unsettled forward contracts at the end of April and May.

Cathay Pacific extends code-share arrangement with Alaska Airlines

The deal aims to cover 2 destinations in Mexico as it further expand reach to Latin America market.

Hard Rock Cafe opens in Hong Kong

Hard Rock International opened a Hard Rock Cafe in Hong Kong on June 7 as part of the expansion of its Asian portfolio. The restaurant is located at the Hotel LKF in Central and is set to be a must-see entertainment and dining venue for visitors and locals alike.

Daya Bay nuclear plan to be reviewed

The Security Bureau has formed a task force to conduct a comprehensive review of the Daya Bay Contingency Plan and to formulate a large-scale exercise for early next year.