In Focus

Hong Kong approves of Shenzhen clean air plan

Hong Kong approves of Shenzhen clean air plan

Plan has tough air pollution prevention measures.

In Focus

One in five Hong Kong residents lives in poverty

But Leung says eliminating poverty is not a government goal.

In Focus

Hong Kong corporates scrambling to pay debts

Corporate exposure rising as banks lend more.

In Focus

Hong Kong posts HK$25.4 billion BoP surplus in Q2

Equivalent to 5.2% of GDP.

In Focus

Hong Kong retains AA+ rating and stable outlook from Fitch

City has a resilient and flexible economy.

In Focus

Property measures are here to stay: FS Tsang

The measures are effective, he says.

In Focus

New bus fuel could save hundreds of lives in Hong Kong

That’s because it will pollute less.

In Focus

Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong to build free trade zone

Not intended to compete against Shanghai FTZ.

In Focus

Hong Kong is world’s seventh most competitive nation

Moves up two places in the Global Competitiveness Report.

In Focus

Property curbs punishing top HK developers big time

Government not expected to scrap measures in next two years.

In Focus

Retail rents rising in New Territories

It’s being caused by flood of mainland day-trippers.

In Focus

World’s greatest white diamond to be auctioned in HK

Could fetch up to US$35 million.

In Focus

Shanghai FTZ threatens to destroy Hong Kong’s financial dominance

HKMA warning follows revelation of FTZ plans by China.

In Focus

Cathay and Dragonair blast Jetstar bid to fly in Hong Kong

Claim Jetstar doesn’t have its principal place of business in HK.

In Focus

Government might ask real estate developers to build public homes

Wants to build 470,000 new homes over the next decade.

In Focus

HK banks up rates ahead of long October holiday

Trying to prevent cash squeeze on renminbi funds.

In Focus

Chinese mutual funds interested in Hong Kong property

Have over US$14 billion for overseas real estate investment.

In Focus