Shanghai came in second, Singapore third in annual ranking
Hong Kong also a top 10 metropolis in drawing creative types
Economists remain pessimistic as investment slowdown weighs on growth
Yuan rate expected to remain largely flat for the rest of 2017, local economists say
Carrie Lam says 'Hong Kong is part of China,' cautious about democratic movement
PMI shows producers' order books stronger but business confidence still lags
Tougher reforms needed to kick growth into higher gear
Hong Kong families spend triple global average, ahead of Singapore, Taiwan
Yuan rate expected to remain largely flat for the rest of 2017, local economists say
Japan Inc. is no longer the only inveterate cash-stasher in the region
Recent volatility is a perfect opportunity to reassess the territory's currency regime
World Economic Forum spots improvements in health, education, tech
ADB says latest outlook for the region is 'heartening'
Introspective goals holding Tokyo back from becoming global hub
Opportunities for businesses abound -- but so do manpower, other challenges
Tencent, Alphabet, others quickly eclipsing Japan Inc. as stashers
Economists warn the uptick will be slow to boost the broader economy
Economists warn the uptick will be slow to boost the broader economy
Volatility offers an opportunity for the territory to rethink its strategy
Lack of adequate transport infrastructure crippling region's competitiveness
Investors shed holdings as geopolitical risk mounts