Hong Kong

Hong Kong to consider new taxes

Surging expenditures and poor revenues makes move necessary.

HKEx sees 20% plunge in profits

World’s largest exchange blames fall in listings and turnover for dim result.

Hong Kong plans third bond sale

Inflation-linked bond sale aims to raise HK$10 billion.

Hong Kong proposes 11 one-off relief measures

Intended to aid the struggling middle class, thse will cost HK$33 billion.

Graying population will slow future growth

Rise in elderly citizen numbers forces government to husband public finances.

New rules on infant formula export takes effect 1 Mar

Unlicensed export of more than 1.8kg formula milk will be prohibited.

S&P maintains stable rating for Hong Kong banks

Rating also applies to banks in mainland China and Taiwan.

Hong Kong renminbi settlements jump 37% in 2012

Amount handled was 90% of the mainland’s cross-border trade in RMB.

Thailand and Hong Kong sign trade deal

Next step is Hong Kong's accession to the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.

Qianhai firms secure HK$2.5 billion funding from Hong Kong

Cross-border funding committed by 15 Hong Kong-based banks.

Here are 6 support measures to boost SMEs growth

Over 1.2 million members of the sector are set to benefit.