Economy

Will they still need me when I’m 64?

A friendly headhunter stated clearly in his blunt language: “We don’t recruit guys like you for executive positions at international companies; you...

Will they still need me when I’m 64?

A friendly headhunter stated clearly in his blunt language: “We don’t recruit guys like you for executive positions at international companies; you...

Inflation continues forward march

Rises to 3.8% in October but government unworried.

It’s Hong Kong Week in Taiwan

And it opens today in Taipei.

Meet the culprit of last year's inflation hike

These accounted for over 70% of inflation rate.

Government insists that stamp duties are working

Claims it’s stabilising the property market.

Steep rebound unlikely for Hong Kong: Hang Seng Bank

Latest Q3 GDP points to sizeable slacks remaining.

Hong Kong’s 2012 GDP growth estimated at 1.2%

Gross Domestic Product grew 1.3% year-on-year in the third quarter.

Consumer confidence plunges

Six in 10 consumers say Hong Kong is in recession.

Dimsum bonds appetizing again

Investors have rediscovered a liking for dimsum bonds.

Hong Kong adds one more rent record

Tops New York as the world’s most expensive for luxury brand companies.

Hong Kong air pollution worse than feared

Government audit shows cancer-causing pollutants rising by 200%.

Chart: Hong Kong's 65+ age group to account for nearly 40% of population by 2050

See how the forecasted population growth is compared to Asian peers.

Hong Kong government serious about curbing illicit births

Here's how the government is addressing the issue.