Economy
Government insists that stamp duties are working
Government insists that stamp duties are working
Claims it’s stabilising the property market.
Steep rebound unlikely for Hong Kong: Hang Seng Bank
Latest Q3 GDP points to sizeable slacks remaining.
Hong Kong's GDP forecast for 2012 cut to 1.2%
That is from 1.5%.
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%.
Hong Kong economic growth likely to stabilise at 2% in 4Q12
September economic figures spur optimism.
Foreign currency reserves balloons to US$500m
Even reserve assents went up.
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...