HK economy grows 1.3 in 3Q, govt trims forecast

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong trimmed its growth forecast for the year on Friday as the weak global economy weighed heavily on the trade-dependent Asian financial center, mirroring a similar move by regional rival Singapore.

Hong Kong's economy shrinks in 2nd quarter: official

Hong Kong's economy shrank 0.1 percent in the second quarter due to weak exports amid slowing growth in the global economy, the government said Friday.