Economy
Government earmarked $50m for Technology Voucher Programme
It aims to subside the technological solutions of local, non-listed enterprises.
Government earmarked $50m for Technology Voucher Programme
It aims to subside the technological solutions of local, non-listed enterprises.
Exports up 1.7% to $245.7b in February
Trade outflows to Malaysia and Philippines buoyed monthly figures.
Small business optimism hits six year high as technology accelerates growth prospects
Almost half (48%) admitted that technological investment boosted company profits.
Hong Kong inks investment deal with UK
The two economies will encourage the development of businesses with technology focus.
Unemployment flat at 2.9% in December-February
This is equivalent to 3.98m unemployed persons.
Inflation levels extend climb after rising 3.1% in Feburary
The price of basic utilities rose for the second consecutive month.
Hong Kong inks tax deal with India
It aims to avoid double taxation on trade activities.
Hong Kong loses to Singapore as top APAC location for startups
Business costs are more expensive in the Asian financial centre than the lion city.
Hong Kong is home to seven in 50 of Asia's multi-millionaires
There are 5,140 individuals in Hong Kong and China worth over US$50m.
HKC files protest over 23.6% steel and aluminum tariff hike
It fears that a hefty tariff might prompt a trade war later on.
Why Hong Kong listed company culture isn't fit for the future
The dominance of the large, listed companies so long at the heart of Hong Kong’s economic and business culture is under threat, challenged by the...
Total port cargo throughput up 9.7% to 281.5m tonnes in 2017
Inward load from Mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore boosted year-end figures.
Economic growth slows to 2.7% as Shenzen claims dominance over Greater Bay Area
The former fishing village surpassed Hong Kong after its GDP hit $2.72t in 2017.
Tencent CEO calls for ID link between Hong Kong and Chinese citizens
Ma Huateng believes it will enhance trade in the region.
Exports rose 18.1% to $350b in January
Significant trade increases were registered in Taiwan, the Mainland and Vietnam.
How will Hong Kong profit from a purpose-driven economy?
How do we make sure we have an education system that is welcoming for all? Hong Kong’s landfills will be out of space by 2020 – what will we do with...
Hong Kong drowning in cash as surplus hits 8.6% of GDP in Q3
PwC estimates fiscal surplus to hit $168b – ten times than the original government estimate.
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