Economy
Hong Kong hosts 11th Asian Financial Forum
More than 2,900 government officials from around the world will be in attendance.
Hong Kong hosts 11th Asian Financial Forum
More than 2,900 government officials from around the world will be in attendance.
Number of registered local companies hits 1.38m in 2017
A total 160,229 local companies were newly registered last year.
Total goods exports up 4.4% in October
Thanks to an increase in both re-exports and domestic exports.
Hong Kong GDP may grow 2.8% in 2018
The domestic market continues to benefit from the global economic expansion.
Hong Kong exports to grow 6% next year: HKTDC
Prospects remain positive for semi-conductors and related components.
Hong Kong inks deal with Belt and Road partners Israel and New Zealand
The two countries now enjoy mutual customs clearance benefits with Hong Kong.
Hong Kong inks wine trade deal with Argentina
It will facilitate trading, investment promotion and tourism between the two markets.
Service industries post double-digit business receipts growth in Q3
The warehousing and storage industry posted the largest annual increase at 18.1%.
Total exports to Mainland China down 27% to $147.3b in Q3
These exports were also for outward processing in the Mainland.
Economy expected to moderate at 3% in 2018
The slowdown in China’s growth may drag economic expansion.
Imports up 7.9% to $378.7b in October
However, a $44b trade deficit was also recorded this month.
8 in 10 professionals bullish on Hong Kong economic growth
Half believe that growth is buoyed by Mainland China’s economy.
6 in 10 professionals admit Mainland China is Hong Kong's strongest competitor
Singapore previously occupied the spot as chief rival.
Exports up 6.7% to $334.7b in October
The Indian export market registered the largest increase.
Inflation rate hit 1.5% in October
Higher food prices drove the marginal increase.
Malaysia smashes forecasts with 6.2% GDP growth in Q3
The growth was driven by a surge in investment and exports.
Hong Kong beats Singapore in attracting expats
Hong Kong's greatest strength lies in its finance skills.