Hong Kong

Residents’ improving income and vibrant inbound tourism are expected to further boost retail business.

NEC Lenovo Japan to deliver enhanced innovations, support and customer services as strategic alliance delivers synergy, scale and global reach.

More overseas companies seen to list in Hong Kong in the second half as new IPOs may reach up to HK$380bn in value in 2011.

Hong Kong plans to establish an Economic, Trade and Cultural Office in Taiwan within the year to further promote long-term cooperation and exchanges.

The Town Planning Board announced approaches to deter "destroy first, build later" activities.

Firma Medical Aesthetics Group opened its first clinic in Hong Kong in a 5,200 square space on Duddell Street in Central.

Housing estates are encouraged to partner with NGOs for education and promotion programmes to raise residents' awareness of food waste reduction and engage their active participation in food waste recycling.

Salary bills have jumped by up to 25% to keep employees from joining competitors.

It would be the second yuan-denominated IPO outside the mainland.

Sun Art Retail Group also plans to add 51 new hypermarkets in the mainland within the next two years.

Market sources say this could happen as early as this quarter.

The Hospital Authoritydiscussed and endorsed the first HA-wide Patient Satisfaction Survey report.

A Local Organic Watermelon Festival has been held at Tuen Mun Farmers' Market.

The US$400mn deals raised amount of the Group’s new orders in the 1H2011 to more than US$1.3bn.

The China Maritime Safety Administration and the Hong Kong Marine Department held a friendly meeting in Guangzhou on June 21 and 22 to forge close co-operation in hydrographic matters between the two sides.

The Home Affairs Department is adopting a multi-pronged approach in its efforts to enhance building management and raise public awareness of building management and safety.