Hong Kong

On the face of it, things don't look great for Hong Kong's economy this year. As I write this, I've just read that business bankruptcies in Hong Kong were up in March compared to February, and also year-on-year, blamed on weak demand in overseas markets. Unemployment, traditionally low in Hong Kong compared to elsewhere, has also increased slightly, and it looks like government policies to rein in the once-buoyant housing market are starting to take effect.

Keen on investments in service sectors and emerging industries.

FTA will expand ties with regional economic bloc.

Honi Honi, Hong Kong’s own tropical paradise in the heart of Central, will be hosting The Hong Kong Rum Festival for the first time in town. This Rum Festival offers rum aficionados and novices alike to celebrate, promote and discover the variety of rums available in Asia.

Overall caseload stood at 267,623 in March.

Maximum fuel surcharges will be slashed by 16%.

Here's what to blame.

To strengthen Hong Kong's edge in gobal finance.

As effects of cooling measures start to kick in.

Sheraton Hong Kong’s Executive Chef Philippe Derrien and Oyster & Wine Bar’s Chef de Cuisine Oscar Chow has marked a seasonal Spring & Summer menu offering a Grand European Cruise.

Even underemployment edged up.

But it's still a bleak sign of improvement.

6 floors are priced at HK$10,106psf.

Just before pre-sale sales rule bite in.

480 events will be launched.

Consumer price inflation fell slightly to 3.6%.