Economy

Government shuns rumours on ExCo revamp

Council has been operating smoothly, says CE.

Hong Kong's median family income up to $22,000

16.2% domestic households had less than $8,000 monthly income.

Here's why expats still love Hong Kong

Pro-HK website says expat take home income higher in the city.

Government averts funding shortfall

Passage of the Appropriation Bill removes risk of funding shortage.

Hong Kong sends first trade mission to Kazakhstan

Business mission organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

New waste management plan for HK unveiled

Comprehensive 10-year management plan hopes to tackle worsening waste crisis.

Bankruptcy petitions jump 21% in April

Year-on-year increase highlights tough business conditions prevail in Hong Kong.

Why Hong Kong isn't much of a start-up haven anymore

57% of businesspeople cite lack of government support.

Gold battered by heavy selling in the futures paper markets

The big sell-off in gold and silver lately has been driven by the paper market. Falling prices triggered pre-set stop loss orders resulting in...

Ban on plastic shopping bags to be widened

Government says this is needed to reduce the dearth of landfill space.