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Hong Kong posts $9.5bn deficit in February
Hong Kong posts $9.5bn deficit in February
The government expects cumulative surplus to decrease in the last month of the financial year.
Dragonair complies with new baggage resolution
IATA introduced a resolution for setting baggage allowances and excess baggage charges for journeys involving multiple carriers.
Hang Seng joins forces with Industrial Bank
The MOU aims to deepen Hang Seng’s long-term commitment to the Mainland market.
1.36mn passengers expected during Ching Ming Festival
An average of about 340,000 daily will pass through Lo Wu control point.
New residential mortgage drawdowns down 16% to $18.3bn
Approvals for primary market transactions rose 26.5% and secondary market transactions 9.9% but the number of new applications fell 10.2%.
Financial Services & the Treasury Bureau to review MPF regulations
The proposals are aimed to establish a statutory regulatory regime for MPF intermediaries to better protect the 2.5mn MPF scheme members.
HK approves 49 building plans in February
Hong Kong's Buildings Department approved 49 building plans in February, with 17 on Hong Kong Island, 16 in Kowloon and 16 in the New Territories.
HK Health Protection Scheme to give benefit to those who are least likely to take out insurance:Mercer
The healthy and able bodied, who will be needed to subsidize the HPS, have no clear incentive to voluntarily sign up.
Government granted $2.3mn in quake aid
A Disaster Relief Fund has been approved for two relief agencies to undertake aid projects for earthquake victims in Yunan Province and in Japan.
MTR fares to increase by 2.3% in June
The fare hike is due to the Fare Adjustment Mechanism which is linked to the y-o-y percentage changes in the Composite inflation and Nominal Wage Index for transportation.
Hong Kong atmosphere, water remain safe
Radiation levels in Hong Kong's air and drinking water remain normal.
Hong Kong food supply stable
Japanese products constitute only a small portion of Hong Kong's food imports.
Hong Kong posts $30bn BOP surplus in fourth quarter
Visible trade deficit rises to $88.9bn in fourth quarter 2010 as imports of goods increasing faster than exports.
Hong Kong February inflation rate up 3.7%
Economists see inflationary pressure to further increase in the coming months as global food and commodity prices remain elevated.
33% of HK hotel price increase reflects economic comeback
Last year, Hong Kong average hotel room rates rose by 33% or $929, compared to a 2% global average.
China Gas bags 8 city gas projects in Huoqiu County
The company also purchases LPG carrier Panva Gas to actively expand LPG business.
Hong Kong inaugurates electronic incorporation service
People can now incorporate companies and apply for business registration through the e-Registry portal.
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