The Diary

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 Government releases November external trade figures and industrial production index for third quarter. Interims from Cheung Tai Hong, Chun Tai, Dah Hwa International, Easyknit International, Heng Fung, Paramount Publishing, Seapower International, Tung Fong Hung and Vanda Systems & Communications.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 Third-quarter GDP estimates published. Ying Wing Holdings makes trading debut. Interims from Albatronics (Far East), Anex International, Chevalier Construction, Chevalier International, Companion Building Material, Cybersonic Technology, Dragonfield, Golden Power International, King Pacific International, Kwong Hing International, Oriental Press Group, Theme International, Whimsy Entertainment and Winfair Investment.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 Government announces third-quarter restaurant receipts. Interims from Ananda Wing On Travel, Asia Commercial, Best Wide Group, Dong-Jun, Dransfield, Essential Enterprises, Fung Cheung Kee, Gilbert, Gold-Face, Hong Kong Parkview Group, Hung Fung Group, Hwa Kay Thai, UDL and Wang On Group.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 Hong Kong stock and futures exchanges have half-day trading.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year's Day.