Economy
Hong Kong business sentiment up while the world remains wary
Hong Kong business sentiment up while the world remains wary
HK's optimism rose 28% in Q4 while global average fell 4%.
Hong Kong PMI drops in December
Slowing down of business with the mainland cited as cause.
Hong Kong's economic performance was worst since global crisis
1.5% GDP growth was downright depressing.
Chart of the Day: Silver lining finally shows for retail sector
The 7.1% 2012 volume will soon uptick.
Hong Kong dollar deposits inch 1.2% higher
Look at this list of increases.
Exchange Fund's November assets rocket $35.9b
Resulting to a total of 2.6482 trillion.
November deficit plunges to $11.7b
Thanks to the $24.8b surplus.
New travel pass being issued
Application for new pass starts January 2.
Total exports plunge 4.7% in October
Sadly, goods imports rose.
Hong Kong, Korea ink customs pact
It aims for tighter cooperation with Joo Yung-sup.
Multinationals upbeat about Hong Kong future
Almost half of multinational corporations expect a better 2013.
Hong Kong rises amid global economic uncertainty
A sharp decline in business confidence in many rapidly-growing economies is raising a warning flag that global business may face continued...
Exchange Fund foreign assets balloon to $2.37 trillion
It's a $3.12b jump.
Why Hong Kong must keep an eye on China's shifting demographics
Four implications for Hong Kong economy.
Minimum wage to increase on May 1, 2013
Hourly salaries to rise by HK$30.00.
Here are reasons to believe HK FY13 budget is expansionary
Looming fiscal stimulus awaits 2013.
5 culprits that could push inflation higher
It may hit an average of 4.3%.
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