Bank’s balancing act between U.K. and China appears increasingly untenable
Ease of setting up companies makes dodging sanctions easier, experts say
Outlook upgraded on consumption recovery, exceeding Beijing's 5% target
Hong Kong, mainland sales drop 14% in 2022 to $11.2bn as U.K. overtakes China
State and CCP overhaul aims to counter U.S., boost economy, curb dissent
Mask mandate dropped, government 'desperate' to return to global stage with shows
Carry trades exploiting yield gap puts pressure on the currency
Government hopes to stem outflow of talent to Singapore and Japan
City's financial head says growth forecast to rebound at 3.5% to 5.5% in 2023
Previously ample reserves dwindle as new budget challenges fiscal fitness
Public-private campaign launched as city loses crown as world's travel capital
Investors must be persuaded that government will keep economy as priority
Financial hub launches global publicity campaign to repair tarnished image
Weak global outlook also weighs as city property prices sink
WeChat flagged as 'one of the largest platforms' for fakes
Trends dampening property market are likely to reverse
Shift in interest rate cycle creates 'downside risks', organization says
Financial hub down to 23rd from 13th; Singapore and Tokyo remain in top 5
City drops traveler restrictions, eases virus app rules as it ramps up reopening
Stresses on city's economy are not going away
Showcase Rugby Sevens tournament also struggles to sell out
An estimated 10,000 visited in just a week after Tokyo eased travel curbs
Tax breaks, easy visas among moves to reboot city as global business hub
City's real estate taxes shrink as COVID curbs and rate hikes hit market
Thousands of struggling businesses pinning hopes on reopening mainland border