Hong Kong

  • Dec 4, 2001
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Tobin tax may grow in appeal

A UN meeting next March dedicated to development issues could renew debate over controversial...

International
  • Dec 4, 2001
  • 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Tobin tax may grow in appeal

The discussion of a Tobin tax among European leaders earlier in the year and the likelihood...

International
  • Nov 30, 2001
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: SAR bucks recession -- for now

Third quarter GDP unexpectedly grew by 0.4% from the second quarter, seasonally adjusted, saving...

Hong Kong
  • Oct 25, 2001
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: Monetary authority predicts contraction

Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief Joseph Yam stated yesterday that the economy is likely to...

Hong Kong
  • Oct 24, 2001
  • 1 min read

HONG KONG: HKMA reiterates commitment to currency boa

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reiterated its commitment to maintaining the US dollar...

Hong Kong
  • Sep 24, 2001
  • 7 min read

HONG KONG: Report mulls tax reform options

The government faces a requirement to implement major changes to its tax system if deficits are...

Hong Kong
  • Sep 18, 2001
  • 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Banks cut rates to cushion global mark

The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points today in the first inter-session rate...

International
  • Sep 17, 2001
  • 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL: All eyes on NYSE as Fed cuts interest

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 3.0% today as trading resumes...

International