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New car tax rates approved

They will be implemented when the Motor Vehicles (First Registration Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2011 is gazetted on 17 June 2011.

Lee & Man Paper 2010 profit up HK$1.85bn

Net profit per ton remains among the highest in China’s containerboard industry despite substantial increase in waste paper and coal prices.

SFC fails to ban Tiger Asia

SFC has accused Tiger Asia of insider dealing, but a judge said the case is beyond the High Court’s jurisdiction.

Investors turned off by tax for Prada IPO

Potential buyers are said to be backing away thanks to the 12.5 percent tax.

Noble Group to expand in India and China

The company is exploring not only Asia but businesses like clean fuels and vegetable oils.

Hopefluent joins MSCI China Small Cap Index as a constituent

The company was able to handle approximately 50,100 secondary property transactions and was able to achieve the largest market share in Guangzhou.

China Everbright and Macquarie’ infrastructure fund reaches US$729mn

Macquarie Everbright Greater China Infrastructure Fund will continue to raise capital throughout 2011 and 2012 from international and domestic investors.

EPD makes 33 convictions in May

Thirty-three convictions were recorded last month for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Minibond investors to enjoy high level of recovery

PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Receivers of the Minibond collateral, announced the distribution of the underlying collateral for the Minibond series 10 to 12, 15 to 23 and 25 to 36 to nominal holders.

LED lamps now covered by energy efficiency labelling scheme

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department extended the voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme to cover LED lamps.

Dragon Crown starts trading on the SEHK Main Board

Share price closes at HK$1.14 per share on the first day of listing, approximately 3.6% above the offer price.

Prada upbeat on HK IPO despite global market turmoil

Prada SpA and its bankers said recent turmoil in world stock markets won't weaken their upcoming Hong Kong IPO.

Hung Hom restaurant slapped with suspension

The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has ordered a restaurant in Hung Hom to suspend business for 14 days. The restaurant operator, who repeatedly failed to store open food properly on the premises, was in breach of the Food Business Regulation.

China Everbright Bank may postpone its initial IPO date

Market sources say this is due to market volatility.

Land to be supplied for 20,000 residential units

Three development projects will invite tenders within 2011.

HK signs customs pact with South Korea

Commissioner of Customs & Excise Richard Yuen today signed agreed minutes for closer co-operation with Korea Customs Service Commissioner Yoon Young-sun.