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  "id": 12397781,
  "title": "HK keeps top spot as freest economy: Fraser Institute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/hk-keeps-top-spot-as-freest-economy-fraser-institute",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:04:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872919-20261006.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong has maintained its position as the world's freest economy, according to an annual ranking by the Canadian think tank Fraser Institute. The report, titled \"Economic Freedom of the World,\" placed the city at the top for international trade freedom and second globally in regulation.\n\nA government spokesman confirmed the ranking, stating that it validates Hong Kong's status as a free-market economy. In a world experiencing economic uncertainty and rising trade protectionism, the spokesman emphasized Hong Kong's commitment to preserving its free port status, zero-tariff policy, and simple, low-tax regime. This environment, the spokesman said, offers investors and entrepreneurs from around the globe a secure, stable, fair, predictable, and internationalized business and investment opportunity.\n\nThe government also highlighted that Hong Kong's favorable business environment has successfully attracted global enterprises and talent to the city.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong has retained its status as the world's freest economy, according to a ranking by a Canadian think tank. The annual “Economic Freedom of the World” report released by the Fraser Institute also placed the city at the top for “freedom to trade internationally” and second globally in regulation. A government spokesman said the report affirmed the city’s strengths as a free-market economy.…",
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        "title": "HK keeps top spot as freest economy: Fraser Institute",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/hk-keeps-top-spot-as-freest-economy-fraser-institute-12398736",
        "published": "2026-10-06T14:04:58.000Z"
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