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Complete details about Hong Kong in Asia with capital city Victoria

Country NameHong Kong (Xianggang/Hong Kong)
Country CodeHKG
Capital CityVictoria
ContinentAsia
RegionEastern Asia
Independence Year0
Population6782000
Surface Area1075.0
Life Expectancy79.5 years
GNP166448.0 (old 173610.0)
Government FormSpecial Administrative Region of China

Spoken Languages

Canton Chinese     (88.7%)
Chiu chau     (1.4%)
English [official]     (2.2%)
Fukien     (1.9%)
Hakka     (1.6%)

Major Cities

Kowloon and New Kowloon, Kowloon and New Kowl     (population 1987996)
Victoria, Hongkong     (population 1312637)

Hong Kong's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: ReutersWed, 23 May 2012 02:18:33 -0700
Hong Kong shares hit lowest since January, China weak too

2009 * China equities at "exciting entry point": Morgan Stanley By Clement Tan and Vikram Subhedar HONG KONG, May 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares slumped to their lowest close since Jan. 6 on Wednesday, tracking broad weakness in Asian markets with ...   read full story

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Publisher: Wall Street JournalWed, 23 May 2012 01:45:03 -0700
HK Shares End Lower; Concerns Over Europe, China Economy Weigh read full story
Publisher: CNBC.comTue, 22 May 2012 22:37:17 -0700
Hong Kong, China shares slip; Chinese tech firms weak read full story
Publisher: MarketWatchTue, 22 May 2012 18:53:25 -0700
Hong Kong stocks tumble, led by resource firms read full story
Publisher: Economic TimesWed, 23 May 2012 02:10:02 -0700
Hong Kong shares close 1.33% lower read full story
Publisher: BusinessWeekMon, 21 May 2012 17:02:23 -0700
Hong Kong's Most-Popular IPOs Return the Least: Chart of the Day read full story
Publisher: Independent OnlineWed, 23 May 2012 03:45:54 -0700
Hong Kong shares close down read full story


Publisher: BusinessWeekWed, 23 May 2012 06:07:18 -0700
Fidelity's Stairs Gets Hong Kong Securities Ban

By Debra Mao on May 23, 2012 Former Fidelity Management & Research Co. portfolio manager George Stairs was banned from dealing securities in Hong Kong for two years for selling Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings Ltd. (682) shares using inside ...   read full story

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Publisher: BloombergWed, 23 May 2012 06:05:08 -0700
Fidelity's Stairs Gets Hong Kong Securities Trading Ban read full story
Publisher: San Francisco ChronicleWed, 23 May 2012 05:29:47 -0700
Fidelity's Stairs Gets Securities Dealing Ban in Hong Kong read full story
Publisher: Financial TimesWed, 23 May 2012 04:56:03 -0700
HK bans former Fidelity fund manager read full story
Publisher: Independent OnlineWed, 23 May 2012 04:50:59 -0700
Hong Kong fund manager banned read full story


Publisher: BusinessWeekTue, 22 May 2012 21:53:11 -0700
Nissan's luxury Infiniti brand opens Hong Kong HQ

By KELVIN CHAN Nissan's upscale Infiniti brand unveiled its new global headquarters in Hong Kong on Tuesday, as the Japanese automaker uses the southern Chinese financial center to grab a bigger piece of the world's top car market.   read full story

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Publisher: Albany Times UnionTue, 22 May 2012 22:26:59 -0700
Hong Kong touts strong connections with state read full story
Publisher: Wall Street JournalTue, 22 May 2012 02:05:00 -0700
Nissan Motor Taps Hong Kong As Gateway To China read full story
Publisher: Auto World NewsWed, 23 May 2012 09:10:20 -0700
Nissan Drives Infiniti To Hong Kong read full story


Publisher: Fox BusinessWed, 23 May 2012 01:54:46 -0700
HSBC: Hong Kong Remains Leading Yuan Offshore Market; London Complementary

HONG KONG ? Hong Kong will remain the leading yuan market outside China and will be complemented rather than rivalled by London as the offshore market develops, HSBC Holdings PLC (HBC) Hong Kong Chief Executive Anita Fung said Wednesday.   read full story

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Publisher: ReutersTue, 22 May 2012 19:06:58 -0700
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - May 23 read full story
Publisher: NASDAQTue, 22 May 2012 04:17:28 -0700
Hong Kong, London Bankers Raise Concerns Over Offshore Yuan Liquidity read full story
Publisher: EastDay.comTue, 22 May 2012 18:17:19 -0700
Hong Kong, London seek cooperation in offshore RMB business read full story
Publisher: 7thSpace Interactive (press release)Tue, 22 May 2012 06:12:18 -0700
First Meeting of Hong Kong-London Forum to Promote Co-operation on Development ... read full story
Publisher: Financial TimesTue, 22 May 2012 16:22:07 -0700
Renminbi begins to go global read full story