hong kong

Hong Kong says economy slowed in 2011

Newsvine - business  Tue, 01/31/2012 - 22:22

Hong Kong's economic growth fell further in the final quarter of 2012 as global trade weakened, and the government forecast an anemic expansion this year.


 

Hong Kong cross-harbour swim returns after 33 years

Topix - Business News  Sun, 10/16/2011 - 11:53

Hong Kong's iconic cross-harbour swimming race made its return after a 33-year suspension forced by pollution and heavy traffic on the famous waterway ...


 

Hong Kong's 1st Apple store mobbed on opening day

Newsvine - business  Fri, 09/23/2011 - 20:53

Apple Inc. has opened its long-awaited first store in Hong Kong, with hundreds of fans of the computer and gadget maker pouring in on the first day.


 

China backs HK as yuan trade hub

Topix - Business News  Wed, 08/17/2011 - 20:11

China has announced plans to bolster Hong Kong's role as a leading off-shore trading hub for the yuan.


 

Smog city?

Topix - Business News  Sun, 07/31/2011 - 12:57

To gaze across Hong Kong's harbour to the city's famed skyline of shimmering skyscrapers and lush, green peaks is to experience one of the world's most spectacular urban landscapes.


 

Luxury Brands Follow the Money to Asia

NYT > Business  Fri, 06/24/2011 - 10:08

Western luxury companies are choosing to list in Hong Kong to take advantage of the growing Asian market and the increasing wealth of Asian shoppers.


 

Chinese Bet on London Real Estate

NYT > Business  Fri, 09/17/2010 - 09:10

London's property market might have shown signs of cooling recently, but investors from mainland China and Hong Kong are busier than ever snapping up homes.


 

Tepid Start for Trading in Agricultural Bank of China

Newsvine - business  Sat, 07/17/2010 - 08:51

The Agricultural Bank of China still hopes to clinch the title of the world's biggest stock market listing, but its market debuts in Shanghai and Hong Kong have been anything but breathtaking.


 

Google changes China redirection

Topix - Business News  Tue, 06/29/2010 - 04:20

Google has confirmed it will stop automatically directing users of its China search site to its Hong Kong site after Beijing said the company would lose its mainland internet licence if the tactic continued.


 

For Google, a Risky Ploy by Turning Its Back on China

NYT > Business  Tue, 03/23/2010 - 07:05

Google’s other mainland operations came under pressure from Beijing as some content from its uncensored Hong Kong site was blocked in China.