Hong Kong Economic Times

Hong Kong Economic Times, is a financial daily newspaper in Hong Kong. It was founded by Lawrence S.P. Fung, (Chairman), Mr. Perry Mak (Managing Director), Mr. Arthur Shek (Executive Director) and other founders with HK$20 million of foundation fund in 1988. Its publisher, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Limited was listed on the main board of Hong Kong stock exchange on 3 August 2005 (SEHK: 423).

HKET, the leading financial daily in Hong Kong, adheres to the editorial principle of reporting and writing in a professional writing style, mainly focusing on finance, main news, social and mainland China news, commerce & trade, property, executive & market, together with entertainment, columns and leisure. In order to have first-hand news reports on China’s political and economic issues, a reporter station is set up in Beijing. HKET's major readers are businessmen, executives, investors and professionals, middle class etc. HKET is one of local newspapers mostly subscribed by secondary schools’ students.

Editorial reporting and writing

Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET), together with another financial newspaper, Hong Kong Economic Journal, specialize in columns writing, political and economic analysis. However, HKET has not only diversified content into health, human resources, pop culture etc. in recent years, but also enhanced the use of color and image layout. Established with over two decades of history, HKET has well developed into a leading financial daily.

Unlike lots of financial media, HKET doesn't strongly believe in the free market and the invisible hand. They had repeatedly asked the Hong Kong Government to intervene in the stock market during the 911 incident and 97 financial turmoil, while raising doubts and questions for the discussion of sales tax issue planned by the government. The tax plan was eventually withdrawn in the controversy. In dealing with China-related political issues, HKET maintained relatively moderate stance while reporting the yearly commemoration of protests.

Magazine tied in with HKET

• Money Times (Mondays) – Specialized in providing information about stock market trends, wealth management, foreign exchange and funds. Financial experts giving tips for investment every week.
• Property Times (Saturdays) – A property magazine with features and practical tips for transaction, interior design; also cover properties in the mainland. (Also for retail sale)

hket.com

Other than the print version of HKET, hket.com also provides the digital edition of HKET with daily printed news and the past news archive from 2005.

HKET ET-Learning Online English Learning System

ET-Learning was launched in 2009 with a newly developed Online English Learning System focusing on New Senior Secondary (NSS) curriculum structure. With over 90 text types, 5,000 vocabulary items etc for polishing listening, reading and writing skills, students can learn and progress at their own pace, while enhancing their English proficiency step by step. ET-Learning System is mainly targeting secondary 4 & 5 students, while junior secondary vocabulary on tourism is designed for junior students.

Other HKET School Publications subscription

• Econ School《校園經濟》(Mondays & Thursdays)
• Liberal Studies《通識教育》(Mondays & Thursdays)
• English Street《英語街》(Mondays & Thursdays)
• School Chinese《校園中文》(Thursdays)
• 《發現號》(Wednesdays)
• Together with daily online version of HKET

See also

• Newspapers of Hong Kong
• Media in Hong Kong

Notes

External links

• Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Limited website
• HKET website