1941

named "Telephone Directory for Hong Kong & Kowloon", firstly published in both Chinese and English languages. Sole official telephone directory providing information on fixed line contacts in Hong Kong

1943

published by Japanese during the occupation of the colony by Japan, which was edited in both Japanese and Chinese languages

1952

first edition incorporated with telephone directory and Yellow Pages' classified section

1967

first edition telephone directory featured with regional prefixes, including the regions of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula and New Territories

1972

first edition telephone directory published for each region of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories

1984

first classified directory named as Yellow Pages

1985

first edition of Fax Directory, published in English version

1991

the classified directory was renamed and published in two titles as the "Yellow Pages Consumers" and "Yellow Pages Commercial / Industrial Guide"

1993

first edition of an 8-inch long Yellow Pages for three geographical areas which named as "Buying Guide"

1996

	first bilingual "Yellow Pages for Business"

	first bilingual "Yellow Pages for Consumers" with three geographical editions published by Telecom Directories Limited (JV of HK Telecom & Bell Canada)

	firstly introduced the Fast-find Icon Index

	inserted with Tourist Section for Hotel Segment

1997

firstly launched the Internet Yellow Pages (yp.com.hk) by PCCW Directories Limited

1999

	renamed the Chinese-language version of <<黃頁工商通>> as <<黃頁分類>>

	launched the "Gourmet" thematic site, with over 8,500 restaurant listings at Internet Yellow Pages

	launched thematic site, YPMap (ypmap.com.hk), the official digital map in Hong Kong with city essentials and resourceful lifestyle information

2000

	renamed the Chinese-language version of <<黃頁消費通>> as <<黃頁消費分類>>

	enabled the WAP/GPRS and Internet users the service access of the Internet Yellow Pages and Gourmet sites among the 6 mobile phone operators and major portals in Hong Kong

2001

	renamed the English version "Yellow Pages - Business" as "Yellow Pages Business"

	renamed the English version "Yellow Pages for Consumer" as "Yellow Pages Consumer"

2003

	edited for the first time with 'Section Dividers' for the Chinese language versions of Yellow Pages Business and Yellow Pages Consumer

	The China Building & Decoration Directory (2002 edition) won the Bronze medal for the Directories Category at "2003 Gold Ink Award"

	The Telecom & IT Directory (2002 edition) won the Gold medal for the Directories Category at "2003 Gold Ink Award"

	enabled Window CE users of new Smartphones the service access of the Internet Yellow Pages

2004

	the Chinese-language editions of "The 2004 Yellow Pages Consumer" and "The 2004 Yellow Pages Business" won the gold medals in the Directory category of the "2004 Gold Ink Award" and the "2004 Supreme Printing Award" respectively

	joined hands with Consumer Council to launch the ONLINE CHOICE magazine website (choice.yp.com.hk)

	partnered with Yahoo! Hong Kong to firstly launch the Yahoo! Hong Kong Yellow Pages website (hk.yp.yahoo.com)

	launch of YP Card, a daily life privileged card

2005

	The 2005 Yellow Pages Business, with the "SME Smart Kit" section, provides the latest CEPA zero-tariff product checklist by classification. The Chinese-language edition won the Award of Recognition from the 2005 Printing Industries of America, the "2005 National Gold Ink Award" silver medal and 1st Place in the 2006 Web Offset Association's Category X Directory.

	The newly-edited "Weekend Leisure Guide", "101 Gifts" and "Premium & Retirement Life" sections of the Chinese-language edition of the 2005 Yellow Pages Consumer were all in tune with characteristic Hong Kong daily lifestyle needs and aspirations.

	The 2005 Yellow Pages Business Hotel Edition came with the newly-edited "Beauty & Health" section, together with other popular tourist information sections including the "Restaurant Guide", "Shopping Guide" and "Tourist Map".

	The Fun in Hong Kong 2005 Spring issue won 1st place in the UV-R (A) retail advertising insert category of a Web Offset Association awards scheme.

	The 2005 China Building Decoration Directory won a Certificate of Merit from the Printing Industries of America, a "2005 National Gold Ink Award" gold medal and the International Gallery of Superb Printing Awards 2005 - Gold from IAPHC.

	The 2005 Yellow Pages CD-Rom was launched in Chinese and English language editions and can be searched by category and product classifications to provide comprehensive everyday life and business sourcing information.

	We partnered with Yahoo Search Marketing in January 2005 to launch the "YP Clicks Guaranteed" and "Customized Search Package" search engine advertising services.

2006

	The New Generation of Internet Yellow Pages was launched supported by the powerful Verity search engine, equipped with artificial intelligence to ensure each search result is as complete as possible.

	New additions to the Internet Yellow Pages stable include the unique new YP Q9 Smart Search Chinese input methodology and Dun & Bradstreet's free business summary reports, as well as the Internet Yellow Pages tool bar.

	We teamed up with the world's top two search engine giants, Yahoo! and Google, as well as other leading online media to offer advertisers the greatest convenience ever with a one-stop-shop advertising platform.

	Mobile Yellow Pages is the first-ever mobile search-and-connect service available in Hong Kong, enabling users to connect instantly with merchants on any handset model* or via any mobile operator in Hong Kong.

	Launch of Mobile YP Card meant users could enjoy privilege offers from 10,000 merchants.

*Applicable to 2.5G and more advanced handsets