Economy

Hong Kong’s economy is worse than expected

Hong Kong’s economy is worse than expected

A serious slowdown in growth in the first quarter is blamed on weak exports.

Capital duty to be banished by June 1

It’s another move to grow a faltering economy by telling foreigners that Hong Kong is great for their businesses.

SFC seeks public’s opinion on IPO regulation

The recent crackdown on brokers pushing sub-standard IPOs heads in a parallel direction.

Hong Kong business conditions improve but only slightly

Analyst says the economy’s sails have yet to pick up wind even as sufficient new business continues to support job creation.

International reserve currency

When Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner recently visited China in a rah-rah session for the dollar—their reaction was almost appalling. In fact, while...

HKMA warns public against identity theft website

A website that steals the bank passwords of unwary users has claimed Hong Kong victims and must be avoided.

Government posts $73.7 billion operating surplus

Hong Kong’s government expenditures and revenues for the year ending March 31 was $7 billion higher than the revised estimate.

Tsang pushes offshore renminbi in Thailand

Financial Secretary John Tsang was in Bangkok yesterday for the last leg of his Southeast Asian visit.

Tsang on Asian business trips

Financial Secretary John Tsang is on the last leg of a tour to further promote Hong Kong’s advantages as a business destination to a trio of key...

Most everything more expensive in Hong Kong again

Living adequately in Hong Kong is becoming more and more of a challenge.

Hong Kong is perfect for overseas professionals

A recent study reveals that over 90% of professionals surveyed said moving to Hong Kong had improved their career prospects.

Foreign trade free-fall sparks government action

The relentless drop in foreign trade has finally goaded the government to act.

Hong Kong signs tax pacts with Indonesia and Spain

A pair of tax agreements came into force recently.

Tsang endorses Hong Kong and the renminbi to New Zealand, Chile and Brazil

It’s been a very busy two weeks for Chief Executive Donald Tsang.

HKTDC to launch largest promo campaign in Japan

Hong Kong’s goes massive for its "Think Global, Think Hong Kong" campaign in Japan from May 13 to 19.

Is Leung pro-business?

Suspicions he’s not and is really a “closet communist” continue to hound Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect Leung Chun-ying.