Fund Amounts to US$309.69 Billion
October 31, 2011 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today that the total assets of the Exchange Fund amounted to HK$2,415.6 billion (US$309.69 billion) as at September 30, 2011.
Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2011
October 31, 2011 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced today its financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2011.
Hong Kong Chief Executive to Visit U.S. and Attend APEC Meetings in Hawaii
October 31, 2011 - The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Donald Tsang, will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2011 CEO Summit and APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from November 11 to 13. En route, he will visit three cities in the United States from November 7 to 10 and meet with American political and business leaders.
Hong Kong EPD Collaborates with U.S. EPA to Expand Opportunities in Environmental Protection
October 26, 2011 - Garrett Popcorn Shops from Chicago opened its first store in Hong Kong’s IFC Mall today. For more than 60 years, Garrett Popcorn Shops has been dedicated to serving fine, handcrafted gourmet popcorn with a focus on great customer service.
A Chicago Tradition, Garrett Popcorn Shops Opens Its First Store in Hong Kong
October 24, 2011 - Garrett Popcorn Shops from Chicago opened its first store in Hong Kong’s IFC Mall today. For more than 60 years, Garrett Popcorn Shops has been dedicated to serving fine, handcrafted gourmet popcorn with a focus on great customer service.
Record High Number of Overseas and Mainland China Companies with Regional Headquarter Based in Hong Kong U.S.
October 20, 2011 - The total number of overseas and Mainland Chinese parent companies running business operations in Hong Kong recorded its highest level to date with 6,948 companies, a 5.9 percent increase from 2010, according to an annual survey released today by Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD).
Hong Kong’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.2%
October 18, 2011 - According to the latest labor force statistics released today by the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was a provisional 3.2% in July - September 2011, the same as that in June - August 2011. The underemployment rate fell from 1.8% in June - August 2011 to a provisional 1.7% in July - September 2011.
Consultation Begins on Proposed Regulatory Regime for OTC Derivatives Market
October 17, 2011 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have issued a joint consultation paper on the proposed regulatory regime for Hong Kong's over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market.
“Hong Kong 2010” Yearbook Now Also an iPad App
October 14, 2011 - The Information Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has launched a new iPad application for the Hong Kong government yearbook, “Hong Kong 2010.”
Government Welcomes SFC Report on Hong Kong Exchange’s Performance
October 14, 2011 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government welcomes the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) report on the annual review of the performance of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) in its regulation of listing matters in 2010.
Promulgation of Administrative Arrangements for Foreign Direct Investments in Renminbi by Mainland Authorities
October 14, 2011 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) welcomes the promulgation by the People’s Bank of China and the Ministry of Commerce today of the administrative rules for conducting foreign direct investments in Renminbi.
Hong Kong Government Welcomes Promulgation of The “Notice on Cross-Border Renminbi FDI” and the “Renminbi Foreign Direct Investment Settlement Rules”
October 14, 2011 - The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China promulgated today the “Notice on Cross-border Renminbi Foreign Direct Investment”. The People’s Bank of China also promulgated today the “Renminbi Foreign Direct Investment Settlement Rules”.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Delivers 2011-12 Policy Address
October 12, 2011 - Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Donald Tsang, today delivered his final Policy Address of the Third Term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
US students shine in Chinese speech contest on Hong Kong
October 8, 2011 - Students from American universities in the Greater New York area demonstrated their proficiency in Chinese in the final round of the inaugural Hong Kong Cup Chinese Speech Contest in New York today (New York time, October 8, 2011).
Polling Date for 2012 Chief Executive Election
October 7, 2011 - A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government spokesman said today that in accordance with section 10(1) of the Chief Executive Election Ordinance (CEEO) (Cap. 569), the coming Chief Executive Election will be held on March 25, 2012.
Hong Kong’s Foreign Currency Reserves at US$277.7 Billion
October 7, 2011 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today that the official foreign currency reserve assets of Hong Kong amounted to US$277.7 billion as at the end of September 2011, compared with US$279.6 billion at end-August 2011.
Government Launches Consultation on Review of the Patent System in Hong Kong
October 4, 2011 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today issued a consultation paper seeking views from the public and stakeholders on a review of the patent system in Hong Kong.