Hong Kong
Hong Kong builds better business ties with Peru
Hong Kong pushes its renminbi business during the visit of a high-ranking Peruvian Minister.
Hong Kong builds better business ties with Peru
Hong Kong pushes its renminbi business during the visit of a high-ranking Peruvian Minister.
Hong Kong FDI exceeded US$83b
Hong Kong ranked fourth globally in terms of FDI inflows after the USA.
Hong Kong braces for a no growth scenario in 2012
Hong Kong’s economy grew 0.4% in the 1Q, the slowest pace since the global financial crisis began in 2008.
Hong Kong to brace for threatening challenges by 2020
Can Hong Kong hold its competitive position by relying on an open economy, low taxes, rule of law, and excellent infrastructure?
Design education in a post-disciplinary world
A designer is an emerging synthesis of artist, inventor, mechanic, objective economist and evolutionary strategist.
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You buy a liability policy and figure, "That's it I'm covered. If I'm sued, my insurance will take care of it." You hope!
Despite the downbeat market, some jobs are still staying strong in Hong Kong
Global economic uncertainty is taking an obvious toll on employment in Hong Kong financial services this year, with cost controls creating redundancies and reducing recruitment, especially at international firms. But that’s not to say the market is completely moribund. A few functions, including those featured below, continue to experience comparatively healthy hiring, all be it typically at lower levels than last year.
Hong Kong encourages small businesses with easy loans
Hong Kong has launched a three-year microfinance loan scheme to foster entrepreneurship in a sputtering economy.
Property prices to drop to a 2.6% growth rate per annum
The government aims to help release 20,000 units every year - almost twice the 9,500 units made available in 2011.
Foreign investors urged to use renminbi in Hong Kong deals
China is encouraging foreign investors to use the renminbi or yuan for trade and investment in Hong Kong.
Retail sales down as economy continues slide
Hong Kong's retail sales continued to slow in May as the economic slowdown took its toll on spending.
Why Hong Kong should fear Singapore more than Shanghai
If you desire an animated dinner, start a debate about why some countries are rich while others are poor. Asia is the ideal battle ground for this debate: the region has developed and emerging economies, modern and backward nations, democracies and dictatorships. Many Asian countries were poor just 50 years ago, but are now among the richest in the world – Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. And some got poorer in the same period – Sri Lanka, Philippines, Myanmar and North Korea. China is now half way, and on the way up.
Mainland financial initiatives welcome in Hong Kong
Financial Secretary John Tsang welcomes the measures China will implement to strengthen cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
Four areas key to Hong Kong’s growth
Chinese President Hu Jintao said the next five years will be critical to Hong Kong’s long-term development.
Leung sworn in as Chief Executive
Leung Chun-ying took office yesterday as Hong Kong’s third chief executive since 1997.
Hong Kong and China bolster business relationship
China unveils a set of measures to strengthen its ties with Hong Kong.
Closing auction might make a comeback
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd might resurrect a controversial practice suspended since 2009.