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Former chief executive Leung Chun-ying at the Post’s annual China Conference. Photo: Nora Tam

Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area has ‘immense opportunities’ for Hong Kong, Nansha: CY Leung

‘Hong Kong serves as the superconnector that brings the world to the region,’ former chief executive Leung Chun-ying says.

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Hong Kong tourism

Shenzhen residents make 1 million trips to Hong Kong since return of visa scheme

15 Jan 2025 - 12:26AM

Hong Kong economy

30% of young mainland Chinese in Hong Kong say more regulations affecting lives

14 Jan 2025 - 6:54PM

Hong Kong property

Distressed property deals to rise in Hong Kong this year as sellers cut prices

High interest rates and uncertainties in the global economy are cited as reasons why distressed deals will rise in 2025.

14 Jan 2025 - 8:53AM

A man walked through Kai Tak with construction in the background. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Pakistan minister eyes joint ventures, secondary listings in Hong Kong

Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb also says he wants to identify areas for closer collaboration with city.

14 Jan 2025 - 1:20AM

Hong Kong society

Palace Museum to bring Islamic, Tutankhamun relics to Hong Kong in 2025

Museum’s number of visitors fell by 17 per cent last year to 1 million, compared with 1.2 million in 2023.

13 Jan 2025 - 6:11PM

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Hong Kong to power growth by boosting strengths, gold trading: John Lee

City leader also says Hong Kong will enhance global ties to bring in more investment.

13 Jan 2025 - 3:34PM

Hong Kong’s leader has said the city will capitalise on its strengths as a financial hub. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong politics

Former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam ‘welcomes’ cost-saving office relocation

Office spokesman confirms move from prime commercial building with annual rent of HK$5.67 million to government premises for next three years.

14 Jan 2025 - 10:53AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong financial systems ‘to become more robust’ in second Trump term

Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO makes pledge as he predicts markets this year will be rocked by intensifying geopolitical rifts.

12 Jan 2025 - 8:35PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to spend ‘smarter’ after IMF backs city’s saving efforts

Experts make call a day after report from IMF also advises tax revenue boost to tackle mounting spending pressures as population ages.

12 Jan 2025 - 8:19PM

The IMF has said the Hong Kong dollar’s 41-year peg to the US dollar “remains the appropriate arrangement” given the city’s highly open economy and large financial services industry. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s leader calls on entrepreneurs to seize opportunities over border

City leader John Lee tells Shenzhen summit that opportunities are waiting for companies willing to pursue innovation and embrace change.

11 Jan 2025 - 12:50AM

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (centre), Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai (left) and Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong (right) at the summit. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Golden Harvest restores ticket sales for 4 cinemas

Tickets on sale for film showings for Saturday onwards after website earlier had none available, sparking fears of more closures.

10 Jan 2025 - 11:15PM

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong cultural district’s housing scheme to include more arts elements

District councillors express concerns the proposed residential development may undermine art hub’s image.

10 Jan 2025 - 12:17AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to issue more bonds and dip into reserves to tackle deficit

University of Hong Kong’s Business School says government can afford to issue more bonds and ‘moderately’ reduce reserve levels to tackle HK$100 billion deficit.

10 Jan 2025 - 12:19AMvideocam

Construction at Kai Tak.The city has logged a deficit almost every financial year since 2019-20. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan meets Asean chief to promote city’s links with bloc

Finance chief ends visit to Indonesia, as survey of 600 Greater Bay Area companies finds strength of city’s connectivity with bloc has risen.

9 Jan 2025 - 9:26PM

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan (left) meets Asean Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ticket tout crackdown urged after lack of convictions revealed

Lawmakers express concern over the impact of scalpers on the city’s mega-event tourism.

9 Jan 2025 - 8:39AM

Hong Kong economy

Tap Hong Kong fundraising potential, Paul Chan tells Indonesian business elites

Finance chief calls on companies to take advantage of city’s capital markets, but one business lobby group warns that firms are unclear why they should.

9 Jan 2025 - 2:35AM

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to tune into ‘concert economy’ as shows attract 4 million

Big pop concerts held in 2023 and 2024 attracted over 4.2 million spectators, including more than 1.5 million visitors, tourism minister says.

8 Jan 2025 - 7:02PM

British band Suede puts on a show at the Clockenflap festival in Central in November. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon hub proposes to build 1,995 flats to ease burden

Project, which consists of seven residential buildings, is seen as a way to ease the arts hub’s financial strain.

8 Jan 2025 - 9:18PM

Hong Kong makes overture to Indonesian companies to raise capital

Companies in Southeast Asia’s most populous nation should find Hong Kong’s capital market an ‘attractive and advantageous’ place for raising funds, Paul Chan said.

8 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM

Hong Kong economy

‘High hopes’: how Hong Kong can make waves in the cruise industry

Setting up exhibits at terminals and making sure cruise ships sail in a certain direction to maximise views are among suggestions.

8 Jan 2025 - 8:30AM

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