Hong Kong

Studies on paternity leave to be conducted

Studies on paternity leave to be conducted

A study on paternity leave is underway, announces Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung.

Draft of Hoi Ha plan gets approved

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft of the plan of Hoi Ha Development Permission Area. The Planning Scheme Area covers an area of about 8.76 hectares. It is encircled by the Sai Kung West Country Park on three sides and fronts onto the Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.  Amid the Sai Kung West Country Park, the Area is part of the wider natural system of the Sai Kung countryside.  The general planning intention of the Area is to protect its high landscape value, which complements the overall natural quality and the landscape beauty of the surrounding Sai Kung West Country Park and Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.

Drafts of Wang Tau Hom and Tung Tau Outline zoning plans get approved

The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft of Wang Tau Hom and Tung Tau Outline Zoning Plans.

Draft of Pak Lap plan gets approved

 The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Pak Lap Development Permission Area Plan.

Fifteen land transactions totaling $8.3B registered in Q3

The Lands Department registered 12 lease modifications and three land exchanges in the Land Registry during the quarter ending September 2011.

Sec. Tsang hails new RMB rules

Financial Secretary John Tsang welcomed the promulgation of new rules on renminbi trade between Hong Kong and the Mainland.

Renhe dominates underground shopping malls

It currently has 14 projects under construction and 17 projects in the pipeline.

The Wharf’s Harbour City retail sales surge 36% in 2H11

Retail sales averaged 44% growth during July and August.

Country Garden’s sales volume amount to a whopping RMB34b by 3Q11

The company is confident about reaching its full-year sales target as it has already secured 75% by this quarter.

Hong Kong shares set for weekly growth

This as investors watch out for China’s monthly inflation data.

2,500 new flats to be up for pre-sale in 2014

The flats at about 400-500 square feet will be built at six sites.

"I won't overlook the middle class": CE Tsang

He reiterated the Government considers the interest and needs of all sectors in the community when drafting housing policies.

Dragonair backs Hong Kong’s policy measures to boost tourism

The airline believes its development fits well with the improved logistics facilities envisioned in Policy Address.

Lenovo is now the world’s second largest PC maker

The company vows to continue investing in innovation that will help drive the convergence of technologies and services among its product lines.

Perception Digital unveils 3Bays PDXtra TV

The company gives exclusive distribution rights in Hong Kong to Jebsen & Co. Ltd.

HSBC expands CNY trade services to all China branches

The move will provide the lender widest geographic RMB trade coverage among all foreign banks in China.

New business district tabled

A new business district will rise in Hong Kong combining Kwun Tong, Kowloon Bay and the former Kai Tak Airport site.