Economy
Multinationals upbeat about Hong Kong future
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	Almost half of multinational corporations expect a better 2013.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong rises amid global economic uncertainty
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	A sharp decline in business confidence in many rapidly-growing economies is raising a warning flag that global business may face continued...
                    
                                        
                    
                Exchange Fund foreign assets balloon to $2.37 trillion
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	It's a $3.12b jump.
                    
                                        
                    
                Why Hong Kong must keep an eye on China's shifting demographics
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	Four implications for Hong Kong economy.
                    
                                        
                    
                Minimum wage to increase on May 1, 2013
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	Hourly salaries to rise by HK$30.00.
                    
                                        
                    
                Here are reasons to believe HK FY13 budget is expansionary
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	Looming fiscal stimulus awaits 2013.
                    
                                        
                    
                5 culprits that could push inflation higher
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	It may hit an average of 4.3%.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong exports growth pegged at 5%
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	2013 may be a better year.
                    
                                        
                    
                HKPF intensifies cybercrime capability
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	Opens a cybersecurity center to combat Internet crimes.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong couples rush to marry on 12/12/12
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	Surge leads to quadrupling of marriage applications.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong could be Indonesian trade hub
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	More competitive pricing one edge for Indonesian manufacturers.
                    
                                        
                    
                Foreign currency reserves rocket to US$350m
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	It's a ballooning count.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong, Dubai promote stronger trade
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	Both regional trading hubs sign MoU boosting business.
                    
                                        
                    
                What can Hong Kong learn from China's new leadership transition
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	The recent leadership changes in China are a good reminder for companies and boards of the need for carefully managed leadership succession planning...
                    
                                        
                    
                Here's how economy will probably look like in 2013
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	The quarterly growth trajectory would be similar to what happened in 2012.
                    
                                        
                    
                Government intensifies rules for tariff hikes
                                                                                                 
                        
                        	The 2 big power companies better be fair.