Financial crisis: World round-up



A man looks at construction works at Hong Kong's financial Central distric

A man looks at construction works in Hong Kong's financial Central district.

The global financial turmoil was a major concern and would impact Hong Kong's economy, which slowed noticeably to 4.2% growth in the second quarter, Chief Executive Donald Tsang said in a policy speech.

Photo: Bobby Yip/Reuters 16 October 2008

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