Hong Kong
AFCD cracks down on illegal online animal trade
AFCD cracks down on illegal online animal trade
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department cracked down on an internet-based illegal animal trading activity in Kwun Tong. Forty-three puppies were found at the scene. They were in poor health condition and have been sent to Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for treatment.
Land transactions numbered at 17 for 1st quarter
The Lands Department registered 14 lease modifications and three land exchanges in the Land Registry in this year’s first quarter.
Trace amount of iodine, caesium detected in King's Park
The minute amount of artificial radionuclide Iodine-131 and caesium-137 has been detected in an air sample collected at King's Park.
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair March passenger volume down 2.8%
Fall in demand on Japanese route after the devastating earthquake contributed to the slight dip in number of passengers.
Monetary Authority warns public to manage interest-rate risks properly
HKMA predicts Interest rates to go up as Hong Kong is seen to follow several Asia economies raising of interest rates to combat inflation.
HSBC completes energy hedging trades
Successful completion of hedging trades corresponds with growing demand as it provides clients with enhanced risk management and investment solutions.
Exchange Fund foreign assets down $5.6B
Foreign assets of the Exchange Fund's shrank by $5.6 billion from February to $2.0869 trillion in March, according to the Monetary Authority.
Asia’s largest spring electronics fair attracts record turnout
Three international trade fairs, including Asia’s largest spring electronics show, opened and will continue through 16 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Legislators approve proposal to give $6000 to each adult Hong Kong permanent resident
The proposal was passed by 34 votes, with 11 abstentions and none opposed.
Tobacco duty to increase by 41.5%
The Government tabled the Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2011 at the Legislative Council.
HK to suspend avian importation from South Africa
The Centre for Food Safety has suspended processing applications for imports of poultry, game birds and their products from the Republic of South Africa with immediate effect until further notice.
Private hospitals not to expand maternity services
Private hospitals have agreed not to expand their maternity services in the short term.
Financial secretary warns of property bubble
Tsang is cautious of the surge in overall property prices in February that surpassed the 1997 peak as he pledged to observe developments in the property market.
3 residential sites set for auction
Auction for residential sites on Stubbs Road, Begonia Road and in Ngau Tam Mei to take place on May 12 at Queen Elizabeth Stadium.
Expense limit for CE election raised to $13mn
The proposal takes into account the 12.8% inflation adjustment since the limit was set back in 2001.
MPFA obtains payment for outstanding MPF contributions
The MPFA today obtained an order for payment of outstanding MPF contributions of $456,362.74 against an employer at the District Court.
Employer fined $173,000 for breaching MPFS Ordinance
Good Faith Security Management was fined $173,000 at the Kwun Tong Magistracy after being convicted of offences under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance.
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