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Hong Kong ranked as world's freest economy

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HONG KONG (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Hong Kong has been ranked the world's freest economy by the Heritage Foundation for the 18th consecutive year since the index was first published in 1995, according to the city's government news website on Thursday. (read the story…) Related items Hong Kong named best place for business...

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Hong Kong economy seen slowing further in Q4 2011

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HONG KONG, Jan 5 – Hong Kong’s economy is expected to have slowed further in the fourth quarter of last year, weighed down by weaker external demand, and could dip into recession this year, analysts said. HSBC Holdings Plc forecast fourth-quarter growth of 3.3 per cent, roughly in line with a 3 per cent...

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Make us an offer: Air NZ to auction off best seats

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Air New Zealand to auction off unsold premium economy and business class seats to the highest bidder. (read on…) Related items Billionaire Chus Look To Make A Mark Beyond Hong Kong Chinese Art? All Roads Lead to Hong Kong Asia Issue | Cultured Traveler: In Hong Kong, Rare Chinese Art at Auction China's Tencent...

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Hong Kong Recession ‘Possible,’ Chief Executive Tsang Says

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang said it’s “possible” that Hong Kong’s economy entered a brief, “technical” recession in the third quarter as the European debt crisis roiled global markets. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong Recession Is ‘Possible,’ Chief Executive Tsang Says in Interview Hong Kong Recession Is ‘Possible,’ Chief Executive Tsang Says...

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Hong Kong Recession Is ‘Possible,’ Chief Executive Tsang Says in Interview

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang said it’s “possible” that Hong Kong’s economy entered a brief, “technical” recession in the third quarter as the European debt crisis roiled global markets. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong Recession ‘Possible,’ Chief Executive Tsang Says Hong Kong Recession Is ‘Possible,’ Chief Executive Tsang Says HK banks feel...

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Hong Kong Faces Office-Space Shortage Unless Economy Shrinks, Survey Says

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Hong Kong’s new grade-A office space supply will fall short of demand unless the city suffers a sharp economic contraction, according to a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors study. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong’s Economy Shrinks for First Time Since 2009 Billionaire Chus Look To Make A Mark Beyond Hong Kong Hong Kong...

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Package unveiled to boost Hong Kong economy

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Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang unveiled a package of measures on Wednesday to invigorate Hong Kong ‘s economy, boost its role as a global financial center and help it develop as a leading offshore trading hub for the renminbi. (more…) Related items Hong Kong positions itself at the center of Asian art scene Hong Kong,...

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China Shoppers Sling a Gucci ‘Lifeline’ to Hong Kong Economy

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Queuing outside a Louis Vuitton shop in Hong Kong, Lin Shasha says she’s visiting from Shenzhen to buy leather belts and handbags because the products are genuine and her yuan goes further. (read the story…) Related items China’s Shoppers Sling a Gucci ‘Lifeline’ to Hong Kong Economy Hong Kong named best place for business...

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China’s Shoppers Sling a Gucci ‘Lifeline’ to Hong Kong Economy

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Queuing outside a Louis Vuitton shop in Hong Kong, Lin Shasha says she’s visiting from Shenzhen to buy leather belts and handbags because the products are genuine and her yuan goes further. (read the story…) Related items China Shoppers Sling a Gucci ‘Lifeline’ to Hong Kong Economy Hong Kong named best place for business...

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Hong Kong’s Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2009

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Hong Kong’s economy shrank for the first time since the global financial crisis after exports grew at a slower pace. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong’s Economy Shrinks for First Time Since 2009 Billionaire Chus Look To Make A Mark Beyond Hong Kong Hong Kong Pavilion at London Book Fair for the First Time...

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