Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa has announced plans to invest up to HK$2 billion (US$256 million) on a HK$4 billion (US$512 million) second exhibition centre near the airport by 2005. The project, which is expected to reinforce Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a trade fair centre, is also expected to create 5,000 jobs and HK$10 billion (US$1.2 billion) of economic benefits in its first decade of operation. (full story)

Buyers from around the world flocked to the Hong Kong Electronics Fair with record buyer registration of more than 15,900 counted on the first day. This registration exceeded expectations at a time when the market outlook has been clouded by global uncertainty. (full story)

US Chamber of Commerce and TDC officials have pledged to help US companies, especially SMEs, strengthen alliances with Hong Kong SMEs to maximise business opportunities in the Chinese mainland market after WTO entry.(full story)

The Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, announced a package of measures to invest in the future and improve Hong Kong's business environment. (full story)

The Chinese mainland is near the end of its 15-year quest to join the World Trade Organisation after the powerful trade body agreed on terms for the mainland’s entry, paving the way for a final vote at a WTO meeting in Doha, Qatar, next month. (full story)

Hong Kong’s open economy feels the international winds of change earlier than most -- but the SAR also has an opportunity to lead recovery. (full story)

Political and religious leaders from eight different faiths stood united at an International Day of Remembrance in Hong Kong on Saturday 29 September to mourn the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. (full story)