Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) launched new financial products and new trading facilities last year to sharpen further the SAR's competitive edge and reinforce its position as the region's financial centre. These moves were all the more remarkable given the global economic downturn. (full story)

Hong Kong's role as the region's information technology (IT) hub will be further enhanced in March when 20 companies including both overseas and local firms move into the landmark HK$15.6m (US$2 million) Cyberport development at Telegraph Bay on the western part of Hong Kong island. (full story)