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Hong Kong once again beats Singapore to be ranked world’s freest economy

Hong Kong once again beats Singapore to be ranked world’s freest economy

Hong Kong has once again beat key rival Singapore to be ranked the world’s freest economy by a US think tank for the 23rd consecutive year. The city scored 89.
Explosion in Hong Kong’s start-up culture as more people recognize opportunities

Explosion in Hong Kong’s start-up culture as more people recognize opportunities

Hong Kong has experienced “staggering” growth in entrepreneurship in recent years, a newly released report reveals. Almost a fifth of adults had entrepreneurship intentions last year and 9.
China keen to see who will be Trump’s next top security adviser

China keen to see who will be Trump’s next top security adviser

Beijing will be closely watching who will be the next White House national security adviser, with the resignation of Michael Flynn casting a shadow over bilateral ties, observers said on Tuesday.
China’s obsession with skyscrapers reaches new heights

China’s obsession with skyscrapers reaches new heights

It seems that nothing can curb China’s obsession with skyscrapers. Fifteen years ago, there were barely any high-rises in China. Now, seven of the 20 tallest buildings in the world are on mainland Chinese soil.
Hong Kong becomes more of a draw for niche European brands as mainland customers move away from bigger retail names

Hong Kong becomes more of a draw for niche European brands as mainland customers move away from bigger retail names

Hong Kong is still one of the best places to do business in the world, despite the city’s dropping retail sales figures and mainland visitor numbers, according to a French start-up founder, who received part of the company’s investments from the pop
China to store all foreigners’ fingerprints upon entry – with new rule starting in Shenzhen

China to store all foreigners’ fingerprints upon entry – with new rule starting in Shenzhen

All foreigners will soon have to give their fingerprints upon entering China, with the new rule taking effect at Shenzhen’s airport on Friday.
Uber Hong Kong’s rough ride on road to acceptance

Uber Hong Kong’s rough ride on road to acceptance

Ride-hailing company faces stiff opposition from taxis and government
Banks, brokers and exchanges eye more gold, currency products

Banks, brokers and exchanges eye more gold, currency products

Banks, brokers and the stock exchange are all launching new gold trading services, as investors turn to it and foreign currency trading as alternatives to volatile stock market trading, according to leading industry players.
Hong Kong stocks headed for reality check as investors grow ‘leery’ of Trump’s agenda

Hong Kong stocks headed for reality check as investors grow ‘leery’ of Trump’s agenda

Hong Kong stocks are predicted to head lower on Wednesday, the first trading day of the Year of Rooster, as markets return from a four-day holiday to catch up with recent losses for global equities amid concerns over Donald Trump’s tightening of US i
Protectionist thread links China, U.S. presidents

Protectionist thread links China, U.S. presidents

They may sound as though they live at opposite ends of the economics spectrum, but Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are brothers under the rhetorical skin.