News

Hong Kong's March retail sales growth slowed to 9.8%

Even Mainland visitor arrivals were sluggish.

Tax take breaks record

Reaches $242.2 billion in 2012-13 financial year.

Total deposits fall 1% in March

Hong Kong-dollar deposits decrease by 0.8%.

21 building plans get a nod

7 are on Hong Kong island.

Rents in Central market down for 7 straight months

Prime 'AAA' rents are 20% below peak levels.

First-hand Sales Ordinance now in effect

Addresses misrepresentation and dissemination of false or misleading information.

Anna Wu heads Competition Commission

Thirteen other persons appointed to commission.

Hong Kong Express to become low-cost carrier

Intends to complete transformation by the third quarter of this year.

Consumer confidence in Hong Kong climbs to 108 points

Spike in mainland visitors remained a booster.

RMB deposits in Hong Kong edged up 2.5%

But overall foreign currency deposits dipped.

Langham Hospitality to do Hong Kong IPO

Intends to raise some US$700 million.