Economy

Steep rebound unlikely for Hong Kong: Hang Seng Bank

Latest Q3 GDP points to sizeable slacks remaining.

Hong Kong’s 2012 GDP growth estimated at 1.2%

Gross Domestic Product grew 1.3% year-on-year in the third quarter.

Consumer confidence plunges

Six in 10 consumers say Hong Kong is in recession.

Dimsum bonds appetizing again

Investors have rediscovered a liking for dimsum bonds.

Hong Kong adds one more rent record

Tops New York as the world’s most expensive for luxury brand companies.

Hong Kong air pollution worse than feared

Government audit shows cancer-causing pollutants rising by 200%.

Chart: Hong Kong's 65+ age group to account for nearly 40% of population by 2050

See how the forecasted population growth is compared to Asian peers.

Hong Kong government serious about curbing illicit births

Here's how the government is addressing the issue.

Hong Kong industries need more workers

Skills upgrading vital to improving industry competitiveness.

Li to oversee Hong Kong

Li Yuanchao will likely be the Politburo’s eyes and ears in Hong Kong.

Government unveils poverty commission

18 non-official members will run it.

Hong Kong heaves a sigh of relief with trade rebound

Exports and imports surge 15.2% and 14.9%.

The city is dying

Many of us are very proud that several international organizations have rated Hong Kong as one of the best cities for living, shopping and travelling...