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Experts discuss optimal use of medical devices

Experts discuss optimal use of medical devices

Experts from WHO and Western Pacific countries are meeting in Hong Kong to discuss a draft strategy for the optimal use of medical devices.

Hospital Authority to recruit 330 doctors

Secretary for Food & Health Dr. York Chow says the Hospital Authority plans to recruit about 330 doctors in the current fiscal year.

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Rita Lau resigns

She tendered her resignation to the Chief Executive for health reasons.

Higher tax registration to contain private car growth

Private cars are a less efficient mode of transport, said the Transport & Housing Bureau.

Warning issued against benzocaine products

An alert has been issued on the use of benzocaine products due to its potentially fatal side effect by the Department of Health.

Construction of cruise terminal now underway

The foundation stone laying ceremony for the Cruise Terminal Building at Kai Tak today, which will berth the largest cruise vessels in the world, was officiated by Chief Executive Donald Tsang. He was joined by Acting Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So and Secretary for Development Carrie Lam.   The Government funded its design and construction. The terminal and first berth will open in mid-2013 and will be leased for management and operation. The second berth will be commissioned in 2014 after dredging works on the seabed are completed.   The terminal will feature environmentally friendly facilities to provide world-class services to passengers, with a commercial area of 5,600 square metres and a landscaped deck with open space for public enjoyment.  

Consumers spending remains strong

Retail sales value grew to 18.8% in the first two months, which was strong by any measures.

Inflation to accelerate further at 4.7% in 2011

Consumer price inflation rose to a two-and-a-half year high of 3.7% in February.

Manager of unlicensed Mong Kok guesthouse slapped with fine

A man was fined $3,000 at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts for managing an unlicensed guesthouse in Mong Kok.

Hong Kong’s foreign currency reserve assets down by US$.2bn

The Monetary Authority of the world’s 10th largest holder of foreign currency reserves said there were no unsettled forward contracts at the end of March and February.

Lands Department issues 3 pre-sale consents

The department had 20 applications for pre-sale consent for uncompleted residential units and 4 for uncompleted commercial developments at the end of March..

HSBC Insurance unveils EarlyIncome Annuity Plan

The product to provide savings, protection and a stream of income for retirement as it offers regular monthly annuity payment as early as one year after the plan starts.

Hong Kong, Mainland issuers led global IPO activity with 110 deals

This accounts for 38% of total deals globally and valued at US$18.3 billion.

Employment guide reveals who's hiring:Morgan McKinley

The FMCG, retail and luxury are the most active employers within the commerce and industy.

Chinese medicine with excessive pesticide residues recalled

The Department of Health found a proprietary Chinese medicine named Specific Qingyin Wan to contain excessive pesticide residues.

Hong Kong PMI expands for 21st straight month

PMI bounced back from the Lunar New Year into solid expansion territory as the March headline PMI jumped to 54.9.

Employment agency fined for overcharging domestic helper

A-Chun Professional Limited was fined $8,000 today at Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts for overcharging a job seeking domestic helper. The employment agency was also ordered to pay a compensation of $520 to the job seeker. The prosecution was launched by the Labour Department.