Breakingviews 3 Min Read An office worker rides up on an escalator inside the 88-story Two IFC in Hong Kong November 28, 2007. Hong Kong's economic growth slowed to 1.7 percent in the third quarter, weaker than expected, as the strongest private consumption in four years was offset by weak government spending and exports. HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - There soon may be a little less sunlight in Hong Kong. A new government proposal would curb public access to details about company directors. The idea goes firmly against a worldwide push from investors for better governance and disclosure, and only stands to taint the Asian financial hub’s business standing.