Hong Kong raises 2017 growth outlook after solid Q2

Govt revises up full-year GDP to 3-4 pct from 2-3 pct * HK private consumption expenditure expands 5.3 pct y/y By Anne Marie Roantree and Donny Kwok HONG KONG, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Hong Kong raised its growth outlook for 2017 after a surprisingly strong ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong investors rush for exit in biggest stock rout of 2017

HONG KONG: Stocks in Hong Kong headed for their biggest weekly slide of 2017 and volatility surged as U.S. President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on North Korea. The Hang Seng Index fell for a third straight day for the first time since June and was in ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks tumble as US-North Korea tension heats up

Hong Kong stocks fell as the market opened on Friday after an escalation in tensions between the US and North Korea caused a slump on Wall Street overnight. The Hang Seng Index shed 1.3 per cent, or 351 points, to 27,092.4 as trading got under way ... ( read original story ...)

The Brand New Hong Kong Pulse Light Show

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - Aug 11, 2017 - The Hong Kong Pulse Light Show, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), is back on stage this summer, after attracting over 2.3 million spectators over the years! Running from 11 August to 2 ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s crowded currency trade enters perilous territory

One of the world’s most reliable currency bets is suddenly looking like less of a sure thing. The Hong Kong dollar carry trade, which has produced steady returns for seven straight months, suffered a rare setback on Wednesday as the currency abruptly ... ( read original story ...)