Hong Kong economy

Related Topics:

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong property

Parallel trading

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Hong Kong land sale

Property investment

The next generation of Airbus widebody aircraft offers a 25 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency, according to the company. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong economy

Airbus raises Asia-Pacific forecast to 19,500 planes needed over next 20 years

Company also announces it has exceeded 50 per cent market share for backlog of widebody planes in region.

6 minutes ago

Hong Kong tourism sector eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors

54 minutes ago

Hong Kong can woo South American companies with sourcing, tech support: experts

13 Nov 2024 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to deepen bay area ties, help region’s firms expand abroad

Recent bay area trade show that drew 2.26 trillion yuan in investments is a sign of revived investor confidence, observers say.

12 Nov 2024 - 8:19PM

The 2024 Greater Bay Area Global Investment Promotion Conference held in Guangzhou generated 1,933 deals. Photo: Handout

Politics

Hong Kong will ‘deepen cooperation’ with other Apec members at Lima summit

City leader will also meet members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Peru to bolster bid to join world’s largest free-trade pact.

12 Nov 2024 - 3:39PM

Politics

Hong Kong’s business leaders have autonomy but can contribute more: John Lee

City leader’s assurance follows call from Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, for the business sector to support growth.

12 Nov 2024 - 4:52PM

Politics

Hong Kong to seek ‘win-win’ trade ties with US after Trump’s victory: John Lee

But chief executive says city will adopt bottom-line approach to protect legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong businesses.

12 Nov 2024 - 9:40PM

Chief Executive John Lee has said Hong Kong will seek “win-win” trade ties with the US after Donald Trump’s victory. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines launches new route to Zhoushan

City offers direct route for travellers and pilgrims wanting to visit Mount Putuo, one of four mountains on the mainland sacred to Buddhists.

12 Nov 2024 - 7:36AM

Mount Putuo in the mainland Chinese city of Zhoushan. Photo: Facebook

Hong Kong economy

Firms setting up in Hong Kong shrug off fears over Trump’s return

Another 17 companies agree to establish presence in city, with several saying their investments show their confidence in local economy.

12 Nov 2024 - 4:38PM

Business

Lui Che-woo, property and casino magnate of K. Wah and Galaxy, dies at 95

Lui, the chairman of the K. Wah Group of companies, died peacefully on November 7, according to filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange by his companies.

13 Nov 2024 - 10:47AM

Banking & Finance

Exclusive | China’s vice-premier to lead delegation of bankers for HKMA’s finance summit

China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead delegation to the 2024 Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit in Hong Kong, two sources said.

11 Nov 2024 - 11:11PMvideocam

A video address by China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng during the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 7 November 2023. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong economy

Will adding KPI target to tourism projects ensure Hong Kong doesn’t waste dollars?

Call comes after senior Beijing official Xia Baolong once again underscores need for government to improve offerings.

11 Nov 2024 - 11:42PM

Xia Baolong (right), director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, has asked business leaders to “leave no stone unturned” in upgrading the city’s tourism offerings. Photo: Elson Li

Politics

‘Take action, don’t be bystanders,’ John Lee urges Hong Kong businesspeople

City leader echoes senior Beijing official Xia Baolong’s call on real estate tycoons and business leaders to take ‘concrete actions’.

11 Nov 2024 - 6:59PM

Hong Kong economy

Waiting time for Hong Kong public rental flats remains unchanged at 5½ years

Authorities say faster housing of applicants in New Territories counterbalanced by fewer homes available this quarter.

11 Nov 2024 - 4:31PM

Hong Kong economy

University of Hong Kong to launch master’s degree in low-altitude economy in 2025

Professor Huang Lixi says course will mainly focus on three aspects: hardware, software, and economic aspects and policies.

11 Nov 2024 - 6:28PM

HKU will launch a master’s degree programme in the low-altitude economy next year. Photo: Xinhua

Business

Investors look past debt clean-up plan as minister pledges more proactive policy

A number of market participants say there is reason to believe that more economic relief is on the way.

11 Nov 2024 - 12:19PM

A man passed a a screen showing Chinese stock market movements in Beijing. Photo: Agence France-Presse

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Why didn’t Hong Kong set stricter rules to wipe out its notorious shoebox flats?

Setting a larger minimum size for subdivided flats would have meant delays in supplying homes to those affected, minister says.

11 Nov 2024 - 10:35AMvideocam

Politics

Hong Kong tycoons should take lead in reinventing city: Beijing official

‘Today’s world is not yesterday’s world, and Hong Kong cannot rely solely on its traditional advantages by relying on just one trick,’ Xia Baolong says.

10 Nov 2024 - 11:16PM

Hong Kong economy

Another 17 firms to set up offices in Hong Kong under push to develop I&T sector

Financial Secretary Paul Chan also says city will need to be fully prepared for effects on global economy brought about by US presidential election.

10 Nov 2024 - 5:03PM

Paul Chan says 90 per cent of the new companies plan to establish international or regional headquarters in the city. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Dominican Republic can help Hong Kong connect with Latin America, envoy says

Consul general hopes for stronger air links to unlock opportunities for tourism and reduce shipping costs.

10 Nov 2024 - 9:53AM

Eduardo Pelagio Alvarez Hernandez, the consul general of the Dominican Republic, says Hong Kong can use his country as a base to access Latin America. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong economy

Hypefest draws crowds and vendors in Hong Kong debut despite typhoon threat

Organisers are expecting 30,000 attendees for the two-day music festival along Central Harbourfront.

9 Nov 2024 - 7:58PM

Hong Kong economy

Businessman behind Hong Kong’s Tim Ho Wan growth says crucial to retain founders

Robert Chua looks back over his career in Hong Kong, including time at TVB, and reveals mixed emotions over Jollibee’s acquisition of dim sum chain.

9 Nov 2024 - 10:26PMvideocam

Business

Hong Kong home prices to bottom out in short term after rate cut: analysts

Unexpected prime-rate cut by local lenders seen bringing more buyers into market, shoring up prices.

8 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM

Staff work at a real estate agency in North Point on October 29, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee

TRENDING TOPICS

Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban

Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law

Hong Kong national security law (NSL)

Hong Kong protests

Crime in Hong Kong

Halloween revellers out in force at Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong

Allan Zeman: liquor tax cuts offer lifeline to Hong Kong bars

John Lee’s plan to attract talent and money to Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s new food trend: mainland Chinese chains

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.