Hong Kong

S&P maintains stable rating for Hong Kong banks

Rating also applies to banks in mainland China and Taiwan.

Hong Kong renminbi settlements jump 37% in 2012

Amount handled was 90% of the mainland’s cross-border trade in RMB.

Thailand and Hong Kong sign trade deal

Next step is Hong Kong's accession to the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.

Qianhai firms secure HK$2.5 billion funding from Hong Kong

Cross-border funding committed by 15 Hong Kong-based banks.

Here are 6 support measures to boost SMEs growth

Over 1.2 million members of the sector are set to benefit.

Customs seized $2.1m worth of cocaine at airport

It was concealed inside a a speedpost parcel  from Brazil.

TCL Communication's revenue jumped 13%

But potential loss looms in 1Q13.

Poor becoming poorer in Hong Kong

The Gini coefficient measuring income inequality hit a record 0.537 in 2011.

Hong Kong firm takes over British scientific equipment maker

Techcomp (Holdings) Ltd buys controlling interest in Edinburgh Instruments for US$2.9 million.

Hong Kong strives to stanch brain drain

More employers expect a worse skills shortage this year.