Economy

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.

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.

Hong Kong and China bolster business relationship

China unveils a set of measures to strengthen its ties with Hong Kong.

Shenzhen plans to build its own Hong Kong clone

There are plans to build a new city in China to compete against Hong Kong.

Dim economic outlook confronts Hong Kong

Tourism remains only one of a few bright lights in the otherwise gloomy economic landscape facing Hong Kong this year.

Hong Kong forms financial services task force

A Preparatory Task Force on the Financial Services Development Council has been established by the government to recover lost ground in financial...

Swipe it! Credit card transactions up 3.4% in 1Q12

People continued to spend but at a slower pace compared to 2011 because of the unfavourable economic environment.