In Focus

Pending legislation will make it easier to visit Hawaii.

Deaths from H7N9 rose to 13 yesterday.

Financial regulation another key challenge, said CEO Martin Abbott.

Very disappointing compared to 4Q12's 7% rise.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd introduced AHFT April 6.

Hang Seng lost 2.7% on bird flu fears last week.

The HSBC Hong Kong Purchasing Managers Index fell to 50.5 in March from 51.2 in February due to weak output growth and higher input costs. HSBC Holdings Plc said the reading remained above 50, indicating manufacturing activity continued to expand. A reading below 50 signals contraction.

Losses to continue as talks with striking workers bogs down.

Inspection will be rolled out in farms and plants.

Will first be implemented in the Islands District with 16% of the population.

Near Field Communication to boost payments by mobile phones.

Despite a not-too-impressive 10% EPS growth.

To jump by over 40% for a number of major services.

Will disallow non-permanent residents from exploiting loophole to own property.

Engineers, architects and entertainers among jobs in demand as tourism booms.

Will IPO in Hong Kong this year as a prelude to expansion.