Exchange Fund Amounts to US$314.44 Billion
September 30, 2011 - Total assets of the Exchange Fund amounted to HK$2,452.7 billion (US$314.44 billion) as at August 30, 2011, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. This is HK$38.3 billion (US$4.91 billion) lower than at the end of July 2011.
Financial Results for the Five Months Ended August 31, 2011
September 30, 2011 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced today its financial results for the five months ended August 31, 2011.
Hong Kong Government Appointments
September 30, 2011 - Stephen Lam has been appointed Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, replacing Henry Tang who has resigned.
Hong Kong Government Welcomes Google’s Plan to Set-up Data Center
September 28, 2011 - The Hong Kong government welcomed Google’s announcement today of its plan to build a data center in Hong Kong. It believes that Google could leverage Hong Kong’s competitive edge to further enhance its business in the region.
Financial Secretary Visits Chicago
September 26, 2011 - Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr. John C. Tsang, continued the final leg of his visit to the United States in Chicago today.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Concludes Visit to Washington
September 25, 2011 - The Financial Secretary, John C Tsang, continued his visit to Washington yesterday, which included meetings with prominent financial figures.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Attends IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
September 24, 2011 - The Financial Secretary, John C. Tsang, attended the Plenary Session of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) in Washington, D.C.
“Hong Kong Cinema” in San Francisco
September 23, 2011 - A total of seven Hong Kong movies are screened at the inaugural “Hong Kong Cinema” festival which runs from September 23 to 25 in San Francisco.
Financial Secretary Departs New York for Washington D.C.
September 22, 2011 - Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr. John C. Tsang, attended a lunch hosted by the Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Euronext, Mr. Duncan Niederauer, and toured its trading floor in New York today before departing for his next stop in Washington.
Financial Secretary Visits New York
September 21, 2011 - Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr. John C. Tsang, had a busy schedule lined up for the first leg of his visit to the United States in New York today.
Hong Kong’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.2%
September 20, 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 decreased from 3.4% in May - July 2011 to a provisional 3.2% in June - August 2011.
Hong Kong Remains World’s Freest Economy
September 20, 2011 - Hong Kong remains the world’s freest economy according to the findings of the Economic Freedom of the World: 2011 Annual Report released today by the Cato Institute and published by Canada’s Fraser Institute. This marks the 15th consecutive year Hong Kong has topped the ranking.
SFETO Celebrates its Silver Jubilee
September 14, 2011 - The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, San Francisco celebrated its 25th anniversary at a reception today (September 14, 2011). More than 200 business and trade leaders as well as government officials attended the reception.