Hong Kong
Hong Kong needs more accountants and finance professionals
Yet 93% of Hong Kong employers surveyed cannot find skilled finance professionals in the current market.
Hong Kong needs more accountants and finance professionals
Yet 93% of Hong Kong employers surveyed cannot find skilled finance professionals in the current market.
Hong Kong’s Treasury chief: Asian markets are healthier
For Prof Chan, market fluctuations in the US and Europe were caused by worries of recession and debt-settlement issues.
Asia Pacific second quarter office rental growth down to 0.4%
Industry players eye further slowdown amidst rising interest rates.
Hua Xia Healthcare revenue up 13% to HK$390mn
The company continues to grow general hospital operations and pharmaceutical distribution and retail units.
Valuetronics profit up 9.5% to HK$31.6mn
The group will continue its efforts in business development to enrich its customer base and product portfolio amidst uncertain times.
Exchange Fund foreign assets reach over $2 trillion
That’s an $8.6 billion increase in June.
Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong surge 14.1% in 1H11
DBS says this is the highest half-yearly figure ever recorded.
Ajisen resumes trading 15 August
The company was previously suspended from trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange amidst government investigation.
Hong Kong shares to rebound
This after the Hang Seng index dropped 6.3 percent to close at 19,620 last week.
Hong Kong’s GDP grows 5.1% in 2Q11
Standard Chartered blames the drag from net exports for the lower-than-expected growth.
Hongkong Post taps online opportunities
Hongkong Post is working with online shopping and group-buying websites to provide a platform for merchandise delivery and counter collection, and cash-on-delivery services for them. Hongkong Post is also developing other new e-commerce-related business.
Mid-Autumn Festival gift sets made available
Hongkong Post announced that new 2011 Mid-Autumn Festival gift sets will be available under the Mainland-Hong Kong-Macau Gift Fulfilment Service until September 4.
SFAA to advance textbook assistance
Ninety per cent of eligible primary and secondary students, approximately 220,000, will receive advance payment of textbook assistance for the 2011/12 school year.
Customs seizes $4M worth of electronic goods in two smuggling crackdowns
Customs seized more than $4 million worth of electronic goods in a two-day crackdown on smuggling.
Customs arrests 12 for selling pirated textbooks
Customs seized 185 suspected pirated textbooks and arrested 12 people during a raid seven second-hand book shops.
Details set for $6,000 hand out scheme
The $6,000 handout scheme will commence on August 28, according to Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan.
Hong Kong starts campaign to phase out incandescent light bulbs
Hong Kong proposes to progressively phase out incandescent light bulbs to conserve energy, reduce carbon emissions and alleviate the impact of climate change.
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