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  "id": 12398736,
  "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",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:04:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "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 a ranking by the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank. The annual \"Economic Freedom of the World\" report, released by the institute, also ranked Hong Kong first in \"freedom to trade internationally\" and second globally in regulation. A government spokesman stated that the report validated the city's strengths as a free-market economy and highlighted its commitment to preserving its free port status, zero-tariff policy, and simple and low tax regime. These factors, according to the spokesman, create a secure, stable, fair, predictable, and internationalized business and investment environment for investors and entrepreneurs worldwide. The government added that the city's favorable business environment has attracted global enterprises and talent.",
  "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",
        "published": "2026-10-06T14:04:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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