September - October 2009
Chief Executive Delivers 2009-10 Policy Address
Delivering his 2009-10 Policy Address to the Legislative Council, Chief Executive Donald Tsang set out strategies for Hong Kong to break new ground in economic development and sustainable growth.
Hong Kong Remains World's Freest Economy
Hong Kong remains the world’s freest economy according to the findings of the Economic Freedom of the World: 2009 Annual Report released by the Cato Institute. This marks the 13th consecutive year Hong Kong has topped the ranking.
Hong Kong Attracts Record Foreign Direct Investment
Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s and Asia Pacific’s leading destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) has been reaffirmed by the World Investment Report 2009 released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Electric Vehicles to Roll into Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government announced that a variety of electric vehicle (EV) models would be introduced into Hong Kong next year, reflecting the keen interest of overseas vehicle manufacturers in the Hong Kong market.
HSBC Relocates Group Chief to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang welcomed HSBC’s decision to relocate the principal office of the Group Chief Executive, Michael Geoghegan, from London to Hong Kong.
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