Hong Kong

  • Mar 26, 2007
  • 6 min read

HONG KONG: 'Contested' election poses issues for Tsang

Donald Tsang was elected chief executive for a five-year term yesterday. The election outcome was...

Hong Kong
  • Mar 1, 2007
  • 2 min read

HONG KONG: Tang budget smooths political paths

Financial Secretary Henry Tang yesterday delivered a budget.

Hong Kong
  • Feb 12, 2007
  • 2 min read

INDIA/UK: Vodafone wins Hutchison Essar stake

Shares in UK-based Vodafone were up today following yesterday's announcement that it has secured...

India
  • Feb 1, 2007
  • 1 min read

CHINA/HONG KONG: Tsang stands in contested election

Donald Tsang today officially announced his candidacy for re-election as chief executive of the...

Hong Kong
  • Jan 11, 2007
  • 2 min read

CHINA/HONG KONG: Trade surplus surges, renminbi climbs

The trade surplus expanded to almost 177.5 billion dollars last year, according to the General...

Hong Kong
  • Dec 28, 2006
  • 2 min read

HONG KONG/INDIA/UK: Hutch's mobile suitors multiply

The main shareholder in Indian mobile operator Hutchison Essar, Hutchison Telecom, today refused...

Hong Kong
  • Dec 5, 2006
  • 2 min read

HONG KONG: Government drops GST proposal, for now

The government has decided not to proceed with a goods and services tax (GST), Financial...

Hong Kong
  • Dec 1, 2006
  • 5 min read

SINGAPORE: Economy poised for slowdown

The government has raised its forecast for annual GDP growth this year several times. However, it...

Singapore