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Hong Kong exports to Asia surged 29.6% in January 2011
Demand in Asia was notably strong, especially from Thailand which rose by 72.7 percent, India by 65.5 percent, Vietnam by 36.9 percent, and Korea by 30.7 percent.
Hong Kong exports to Asia surged 29.6% in January 2011
Demand in Asia was notably strong, especially from Thailand which rose by 72.7 percent, India by 65.5 percent, Vietnam by 36.9 percent, and Korea by 30.7 percent.
Challenges abound, but do the measures add up?: PwC
We believe that a comprehensive and orchestrated policy must be developed by the Government.
Composite inflation jumped 3.5% in January 2011
Overall consumer prices rose 3.6% in January over a year earlier, higher than December's corresponding increase of 3.1%, the Census & Statistics Department says.
Unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in November-January 2011
However, underemployment rate continued to show no improvement as it remained at 1.8 percent.
Hong Kong GDP might have grown 6.6% in 2010
GDP for the last quarter of 2010 might have grown 5.0% year-on-year.
Hong Kong office rents jumped 8.5% in 4Q 2010
As of 4Q 2010, Hong Kong occupancy costs are just US$0.04 below Tokyo's occupancy costs.
Property investors seen to focus on office and retail sectors
Prospective capital of office and retail sectors expected to grow 14% and 17% respectively during 2011.
Salaries in HK seen to increase by 3.8%
A survey reveals employees in pharmaceutical & healthcare industry will see the biggest pay increases among all industries.
StanChart promotes renminbi products and services via roadshow
The move will cover an array of topics including renminbi overview, crossborder trade settlement, renminbi trading and bond offerings, as well as hedging and investment opportunities.
Hong Kong launches pilot scheme to boost renminbi growth
Hong Kong to capitalize focus of the global economic growth in Asia in the coming five years.
2010 Hong Kong IPO fund-raising size achieves HK$445bn record
SMEs lead in 2011 as they want to take the opportunity to secure investment funds from a HK listing to expand their business.
Hong Kong generally optimistic on economy
85% of Hong Kong respondents in the survey expect it to register growth in GDP for the year.
Asia Pacific employers eye reshaping talent programs as economy grows
Despite need to change, organizations lack confidence in their ability to measure talent management decisions and investments.
Fitch upgrades Hong Kong's rating to AA+
Fitch's decision deemed as acknowledgement of Hong Kong's economic strength and its success in weathering international financial crisis.
Hong Kong upbeat on positive IMF forecast
Despite projected 6.75% economic growth, HK remains vigilant and continue to deal with the challenges that monetary policies in the developed economies present.
Late and default business payment stabilising
70% of enterprises finding financing easier to obtain despite caution on rising materials cost and deteriorating payment performance within the clothing and electronic industries.
Hope on the horizon for Hong Kong’s lethargic job market
Hong Kong's unemployment rate might have held steady at 4.2% for the three-month period to October, but HSBC says the headline number hides more positive signs of structural improvements.
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