Hong Kong

  • May 28, 2003
  • 7 min read

MALAYSIA: Package targets demand and investment

The announcement reflects government concerns over the short-term economic damage caused by the...

Malaysia
  • May 20, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Unemployment up

The government said today that the unemployment rate rose to match a record 7.8% in April, from...

Hong Kong
  • May 14, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: No confidence motion

The Legislative Council (Legco) will today debate a motion of no confidence in Chief Executive...

Hong Kong
  • May 7, 2003
  • 1 min read

CHINA/HONG KONG: SARS morbidity claims

A new study on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) released today claims that morbidity...

Hong Kong
  • May 6, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Retail falls

Retail sales fell by a less-than-expected 6% in March year-on-year to 14.2 billion Hong Kong...

Hong Kong
  • May 5, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Property drop

The Land Registry said today that property sales declined by 26% in April, year-on-year, to 1.6...

Hong Kong
  • May 1, 2003
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Deficit down

The government yesterday reported that the budget deficit narrowed by around 8 billion Hong Kong...

Hong Kong
  • Apr 28, 2003
  • 1 min read

CHINA: Sovereign, corporate ratings secure

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) does not affect the outlook for sovereign or corporate...

China