Economy
Hong Kong to implement trade fee cut
Hong Kong to implement trade fee cut
The city will halve its import and export declaration charges to cut the cost of doing business, the Commerce & Economic Development Bureau said.
Hong Kong visitors flock to the Mainland
Hong Kong residents are visiting the Mainland mostly on business and spent some $35.6 billion there in 2011.
More consumer protection in new law
A bill imposing tougher penalties on rogue traders who prey on consumers could be implemented by 2013.
Registered firms in Hong Kong reach close to 1 million
The total number of active local companies registered in Hong Kong rose 4% to 997,750 at the end of June.
Dickens to stay on at HKEx
Mark Dickens, Head of Listing at the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, will stay at his job until July 2013.
Modernised and tougher Company Bill passed by LegCo
The Company Bill passed yesterday enhances Hong Kong's competitiveness and attractiveness as an international business and financial centre.
Hong Kong takes steps to solve talent dearth
Hong Kong has an urgent demand for more talented individuals and business professionals.
Hong Kong builds better business ties with Peru
Hong Kong pushes its renminbi business during the visit of a high-ranking Peruvian Minister.
Hong Kong FDI exceeded US$83b
Hong Kong ranked fourth globally in terms of FDI inflows after the USA.
Hong Kong braces for a no growth scenario in 2012
Hong Kong’s economy grew 0.4% in the 1Q, the slowest pace since the global financial crisis began in 2008.
Hong Kong to brace for threatening challenges by 2020
Can Hong Kong hold its competitive position by relying on an open economy, low taxes, rule of law, and excellent infrastructure?
Hong Kong encourages small businesses with easy loans
Hong Kong has launched a three-year microfinance loan scheme to foster entrepreneurship in a sputtering economy.
Retail sales down as economy continues slide
Hong Kong's retail sales continued to slow in May as the economic slowdown took its toll on spending.
Why Hong Kong should fear Singapore more than Shanghai
If you desire an animated dinner, start a debate about why some countries are rich while others are poor. Asia is the ideal battle ground for this...
Mainland financial initiatives welcome in Hong Kong
Financial Secretary John Tsang welcomes the measures China will implement to strengthen cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
Four areas key to Hong Kong’s growth
Chinese President Hu Jintao said the next five years will be critical to Hong Kong’s long-term development.
Leung sworn in as Chief Executive
Leung Chun-ying took office yesterday as Hong Kong’s third chief executive since 1997.
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