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Hong Kong strives to stanch brain drain
Hong Kong strives to stanch brain drain
More employers expect a worse skills shortage this year.
Mainlanders to pay more for milk smuggled from Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s coming campaign to control infant formula exports to cause higher prices.
Government claims tougher curbs will cool property market
Wants to prevent massive property bubble from overheating when interest rates eventually rise.
European horsemeat scare hits Hong Kong
Government pulls imported lasagna brand from store shelves on horsemeat fears.
HKMA to curb overseas ATM cash withdrawals
Says move will further enhance the security of ATM services across the banking industry.
Hong Kong Disneyland turns profit for the first time
Mickey Mouse takes home a whopping HK$109m net profit.
Hong Kong Disneyland reports first-ever annual profit
The Happy Kingdom made a profit of HK109 million for the fiscal year ended September 29.
Door did not open midflight on Emirates flight to Hong Kong
Emirates denies UK reports that a door on one of its Airbus A380s opened in midflight.
Hong Kong economic growth in 2012 will be weak
It’s expected to be the weakest since 2009.
The Wing First Class Lounge at HKIA reopens
Cathay Pacific Airways claims renovated lounge provides higher levels of comfort and service.
Scholars discuss reasons for Hong Kong’s success
Hong Kong’s strength lies in its ability to generate new economic opportunities.
Hong Kong Airlines aggressively expanding China flights
Intends to beat larger rival, Dragonair.
Government unveils revamp of patent system
Will undertake further development of Hong Kong’s patent system.
832 surplus HOS flats to go on sale
Check out the income limit for applicants.
8.2m travellers likely to flock to Hong Kong on LNY
This is an 11% growth versus last year.
Public rent flat supply to increase to 79,000
Expect the rise within 5 years.
Second policy warning unleashed to cool property market
A 6th package of measures may be rolled out.
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