Economy
Exports and imports fall from January to May
Exports and imports fall from January to May
The volume of Hong Kong's goods re-exports fell 3.3% while that of domestic exports fell 24%.
Insurance faces positive growth prospects
Commissioner of Insurance Annie Choi said the renminbi business is among the growth engines for Hong Kong’s insurance industry.
SFC tackles investor risks
The Securities & Futures Commission warns investors to consider risks that may affect their ROI before making a commitment.
Business firms expect worse Q3
About 19% of Hong Kong firms don’t expect their business situation in Q3 to be better than Q2.
Hong Kong to implement trade fee cut
The city will halve its import and export declaration charges to cut the cost of doing business, the Commerce & Economic Development Bureau said.
Hong Kong visitors flock to the Mainland
Hong Kong residents are visiting the Mainland mostly on business and spent some $35.6 billion there in 2011.
More consumer protection in new law
A bill imposing tougher penalties on rogue traders who prey on consumers could be implemented by 2013.
Registered firms in Hong Kong reach close to 1 million
The total number of active local companies registered in Hong Kong rose 4% to 997,750 at the end of June.
Dickens to stay on at HKEx
Mark Dickens, Head of Listing at the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, will stay at his job until July 2013.
Modernised and tougher Company Bill passed by LegCo
The Company Bill passed yesterday enhances Hong Kong's competitiveness and attractiveness as an international business and financial centre.
Hong Kong takes steps to solve talent dearth
Hong Kong has an urgent demand for more talented individuals and business professionals.
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?
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.
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.
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