Economy

Bankruptcy petitions jump 21% in April

Year-on-year increase highlights tough business conditions prevail in Hong Kong.

Bankruptcy petitions jump 21% in April

Year-on-year increase highlights tough business conditions prevail in Hong Kong.

Why Hong Kong isn't much of a start-up haven anymore

57% of businesspeople cite lack of government support.

Gold battered by heavy selling in the futures paper markets

The big sell-off in gold and silver lately has been driven by the paper market. Falling prices triggered pre-set stop loss orders resulting in...

Ban on plastic shopping bags to be widened

Government says this is needed to reduce the dearth of landfill space.

Hong Kong 1Q13 GDP jumped by 2.8%

But it was still below expectations.

Economic growth inches forward at 0.2%

January to March growth compares to 1.4% expansion in Q4 2012.

Hong Kong GDP growth pegged to accelerate to over 3%

Thanks to moderate recovery in the region.

Landfills to fill up by 2020

Hong Kong lacks clear roadmap for waste reduction.

Chief Executive CY Leung meets Yunnan governor

To discuss economic and trade relations.

Hong Kong and Taiwan boost counter-intelligence ties

Deputy boss of Taiwan’s spy agency makes secret visit to Hong Kong.

Competition Commission lists priority tasks

Staff and Finance & Administration Committees are organized.