Hong Kong

  • Dec 23, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: IMF doubles island's growth forecast

Growth in 2003-04 will be nearly double the rates forecast a few months ago, the IMF said today.

Hong Kong
  • Dec 18, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Jobs reflect economy boost measures

The government today released figures showing a fall in unemployment, from 8% in October to 7.5%...

Hong Kong
  • Dec 12, 2003
  • 7 min read

HONG KONG: Economy to the fore in election year

The unofficial campaign leading to the election of a new Legislative Council in September has...

Hong Kong
  • Dec 10, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: DAB will adapt in attempt to survive

The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) yesterday chose Ma Lik as its new...

Hong Kong
  • Dec 5, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Beijing dampens pro-democracy momentum

The official news agency yesterday stated that popular elections in the territory -- for which...

Hong Kong
  • Nov 28, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Growth accelerates from low 2Q base

The government said today that third-quarter GDP grew by 6.4%, seasonally adjusted, from the...

Hong Kong
  • Nov 24, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Poll loss adds to pressure on Tung

The pro-government Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) suffered a heavy...

Hong Kong
  • Nov 19, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Renminbi move to boost oversight

Banks in the territory yesterday received permission to carry out renminbi-denominated...

Hong Kong