| 21. |
Hong Kong consumer prices rise 6.1%
Hong Kong consumer prices in June rose 6.1% over the same month last year, and were up on May's 5.7% rise, the Census & Statistics Department says. The rise was mainly due to increases in private-housing rentals, package-tour charges, rice prices and bus fares.
22 Jul 2008 |
| 23. |
Hong Kong 38 election nominations submitted
Returning Officers received 38 nominations for the 2008 Legislative Council election for the five geographical constituencies and 28 functional constituencies today, the first day of the two-week nomination period.
21 Jul 2008 |
| 25. |
Hong Kong Olympic Trail opens
The Hong Kong Olympic Trail and Olympic Green at Pak Mong on Lantau Island have opened. Speaking at the opening ceremony today, Chief Executive Donald Tsang said the naming of these landmarks corresponded with the theme of Green Olympics and helped promote a green lifestyle.
19 Jul 2008 |
| 26. |
HK stocks drop to lowest in 4 months
Hong Kong's stock market plunged Tuesday to its lowest level in nearly fourth months amid a regional decline over worries about the U.S. financial system.
The blue-chip Hang Seng Index dropped about 840 points, or 3.8 percent, to close at 21,174.77--its worst close since March.
15 Jul 2008 |
| 27. |
Olympic Note Hot Wave Rushed to Hong Kong
Following the Hot Wave in Mainland China, thousands of Hong Kong peoples also rushed to get the Olympic Notes despite asking to leave of safety reason in heavy rain and thunderstorms threats.
15 Jul 2008 |
| 28. |
HK LegCo election set for September 7
Hong Kong Legislative Council election will be held on September 7, with the nomination period running from July 19 to August 1, Electoral Affairs Commission Chairman Justice Pang Kin-kee says.
14 Jul 2008 |
| 29. |
HK Airport passenger throughput up 5%
Passenger throughput at Hong Kong International Airport rose 5% on a year earlier, to 4.1 million, while cargo traffic grew 2.4%, to 312,000 tonnes and air-traffic movements grew 2.7%, to 24,825, the Airport Authority says.
14 Jul 2008 |
| 30. |
CE hails Frederick Ma's work
Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang has hailed former Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Frederick Ma for his commitment, perseverance, unfailing support and selfless devotion to the Government during the past six years.
12 Jul 2008 |
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