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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dim economic outlook confronts Hong Kong

Tourism remains only one of a few bright lights in the otherwise gloomy economic landscape facing Hong Kong this year.

Swipe it! Credit card transactions up 3.4% in 1Q12

People continued to spend but at a slower pace compared to 2011 because of the unfavourable economic environment.

Gujarat seeks Hong Kong investments

A business delegation from the western Indian state of Gujarat examined bilateral business opportunities with Hong Kong.

More companies open in Hong Kong

Invest Hong Kong helps 209 companies either expand or set-up their businesses in Hong Kong in the first half of the year.

Renminbi-denominated government bonds to be issued this month

Several foreign central banks could subscribe to renminbi-denominated government bonds, said the Hong Kong government.

Hong Kong opens financial dispute resolution centre

Hong Kong takes another step to preclude massive investor losses from unregulated equities trading.

Hong Kong launches cross-border collateral management service today

Hong Kong boosts its position as a prime offshore renminbi liquidity center.

IPO investors score a victory

In a first for Hong Kong, investors burned in a bungled IPO can get some of their money back.

Hong Kong’s biggest IPO is in the works

China Everbright Bank will IPO in Hong Kong before the year ends.

Short selling now under more government scrutiny

The government now has the means to better monitor short selling.

HKEx to acquire London Metal Exchange; Maybank Kim Eng thinks it is bad news

There would be negative impact on HKEx’s balance sheet, says the analyst.

China boosts Hong Kong’s position as RMB center

China will issue sovereign renminbi bonds in Hong Kong with a total value of RMB23 billion.