Aug. - Sept. 2009  

Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy
Hong Kong remains the world’s freest economy according to the findings of the Economic Freedom of the World: 2009 Annual Report released September 14 by the Cato Institute. This marks the 13th consecutive year Hong Kong has topped the ranking.

Hong Kong attracts record foreign direct investment
Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s and Asia Pacific’s leading destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) has been reaffirmed by the World Investment Report 2009 released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on September 18.

HSBC relocates group chief to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang welcomed HSBC’s decision to relocate the principal office of the Group Chief Executive Michael Geoghegan from London to Hong Kong.

'Creative October' launches culture and creativity promotion
Hong Kong has set up a “Steering Committee on Culture and Creativity” to coordinate and to promote matters relating to culture and creative industries among relevant government bureaus, departments and agencies.

Electric vehicle to roll into Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced that a variety of electric vehicle (EV) models would be introduced into Hong Kong next year, reflecting the keen interest of overseas vehicle manufacturers in the Hong Kong market.

Business council releases report on Pearl River Delta
On September 24, the Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council (GPRDBC) released a report in response to the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta (2008-2020) (the Outline).

Research opportunities in Hong Kong: PhD program opens for applications
Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme is now inviting outstanding doctoral students from around the world to pursue their research degree in Hong Kong.

       


 

 

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upcoming events

• Hong Kong to host 2009 East Asian Games in December

events

• Hong Kong students help run Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival

major stories
• Hong Kong remains world's freest economy
• Hong Kong attracts record foreign direct investment
• HSBC relocates group chief to Hong Kong
• 'Creative October' launches culture and creativity promotion
• Electric vehicle to roll into Hong Kong
• Business council releases report on Pearl River Delta
• Research opportunities in Hong Kong: PhD program opens for applications


news in brief
• Major bridge project achieves milestone
• Trade council chairman reappointed
• OFTA accredits local certification bodies

business in
hong kong
• Company registration to go electronic
• Cathay Pacific sells HAECO shares
• Airline passenger traffic increases
• Airport numbers on the rise

tourism
• Fuel surcharges adjusted
• Visitor arrivals drop

banking & finance

basic law

 
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