Economy

Hong Kong committed to developing science and technology

Hong Kong’s unique advantages make it indispensable to China.

Hong Kong committed to developing science and technology

Hong Kong’s unique advantages make it indispensable to China.

Credit card receivables down; delinquencies up

A drop in spending and a rise in delinquencies were experienced by Hong Kong in the first quarter this year.

Pay hikes in store for government ministers

A proposed pay increase for Hong Kong’s government ministers is quite generous.

Hong Kong promotes renminbi business in Japan

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Trade Development Council have held a seminar in Tokyo promoting Hong Kong’s renminbi business.

Gregory So in Japan to promote Hong Kong

Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So is in Japan for a five day visit to promote Hong Kong.

Tsang arrives in Taipei

Financial Secretary John Tsang is in Taipei as head of a delegation that officiated at the opening of the Hong Kong Economic, Trade & Cultural Office...

Hong Kong’s economy is worse than expected

A serious slowdown in growth in the first quarter is blamed on weak exports.

Capital duty to be banished by June 1

It’s another move to grow a faltering economy by telling foreigners that Hong Kong is great for their businesses.

SFC seeks public’s opinion on IPO regulation

The recent crackdown on brokers pushing sub-standard IPOs heads in a parallel direction.

Hong Kong business conditions improve but only slightly

Analyst says the economy’s sails have yet to pick up wind even as sufficient new business continues to support job creation.

International reserve currency

When Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner recently visited China in a rah-rah session for the dollar—their reaction was almost appalling. In fact, while...

HKMA warns public against identity theft website

A website that steals the bank passwords of unwary users has claimed Hong Kong victims and must be avoided.

Government posts $73.7 billion operating surplus

Hong Kong’s government expenditures and revenues for the year ending March 31 was $7 billion higher than the revised estimate.

Tsang pushes offshore renminbi in Thailand

Financial Secretary John Tsang was in Bangkok yesterday for the last leg of his Southeast Asian visit.

Tsang on Asian business trips

Financial Secretary John Tsang is on the last leg of a tour to further promote Hong Kong’s advantages as a business destination to a trio of key...