Bank of England Governor Bailey said energy prices have risen sharply since July.

Greece to subsidize household heating oil before winter, Greek prime minister says.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular briefing that the 40th Global Financial Centres Index released Sept. 16 ranked Hong Kong third globally and first in the Asia‑Pacific. He cited H1 IPO proceeds of HKD 203.3 bln, the second-largest worldwide, and said the report reaffirms Hong Kong's attraction, influence and competitiveness as an international financial centre under 'one country, two systems.'