Hong Kong

The Government published a notice in the Gazette on the proposed road works in Sham Shui Po District.

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd and Chun Ming Engineering Co., Ltd were found guilty of negligence and misconduct by the Registered Lift Contractor Disciplinary Board.

The Council for Sustainable Development launched a public engagement process to encourage stakeholders and the public to get involved in energy saving and energy efficiency in buildings.

Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, said that the Government would keep a close watch on developments globally, and continue to monitor the local market to ensure its smooth operation.

The electronic trader will also lay off 6% of its global workforce.

The move will enable the company to develop new products having higher energy density and a longer life cycle.

The move aimed to increase competitiveness, boost liquidity to shareholders, while providing the company with access to an additional source of capital.

The insurer aims to support long term business growth by broadening talent pool.

Hang Seng Index also granted licence to Hang Seng Investment Management to launch new fund to track the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index.

As office rents rose 3.9% qoq to US$122.03 per sq ft per year in 2Q11.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is taking it slow with the review procedure.

The acquisition was worth $13.5m.

The leather goods maker forecasts sales in the mainland to grow as much as 62%.

Telecom Italia SpA is said to be considering acquiring 3 Italia SpA.

Strong demand, currency depreciation and rising wages ultimately all fuel inflationary pressures.

The Mainland’s third bond issuance seen as support for Hong Kong's development as an offshore renminbi business centre.