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We will empower women workers: Labour chief
This as more women have joined Hong Kong’s labour market since May compared to 2010.
We will empower women workers: Labour chief
This as more women have joined Hong Kong’s labour market since May compared to 2010.
Hong Kong’s second quarter GNP up 11.1%
A net external factor income inflow of $24.3bn was posted.
Hong Kong vies to become the offshore renminbi centre for global businesses
The government presented in London to attract European firms to use Hong Kong’s renminbi financial platform.
Wanted: 23% of Hong Kong employers optimistic on hiring
The city's net employment outlook stands favorably at +21% in Q4 2011.
Hong Kong stocks suffer biggest decline since early August
Hang Seng Index was down 3.4%, with HSBC shares falling 4.3% after losing its top Hong Kong executive to Blackrock Inc.
Retail industry records biggest rise in business receipts
Boost was from what was described as “vibrant” local consumption demand and tourist spending.
“Hong Kong’s banks are well capitalized”: Nelson Man
He said there is no immediate need for Hong Kong’s banks to raise capital amidst the debt crisis in Europe.
Hong Kong ready to welcome HSBC back?
In the event HSBC leaves the UK, Hong Kong’s doors are said to be open.
Hong Kong firms more confident in yuan than other currencies
Stability of yuan's value and market demand are among the reasons for firms' confidence on the currency.
Hong Kong shares suffer biggest decline in half a month
The Hang Seng Index dropped 3% following the release of the US jobs report which an economist described as “scary”.
Bleak US employment data to push Hong Kong stocks down
Losses are forecast amidst renewed fears of a US recession.
Hong Kong stocks drop for the first time in 5 days
Stocks fell prior to release of a labor report that may show a slowdown in US employment.
Government reports $2.2b deficit
Cited as the main reason are some major types of revenue mostly received towards the end of a financial year.
Recruitment activity in Hong Kong picks up after slow start
There was year-on-year growth in job ads as retail services benefited from an influx of tourists from the Mainland.
Exports, imports values up
Value of total goods exports increased 9.3% while value of goods imports jumped 10.2% compared to July 2010.
Hong Kong shares set for higher start
This as better economic data from the United States supported stocks on Wall Street.
Inflation feared to reach 8% in August
With inflation accelerating to the fastest pace since 1995, an economist forecasts inflation to average 7.8 percent in the second half of 2011.
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