Economy
Hong Kong is the world's freest economy amidst score decline
Hong Kong is the world's freest economy amidst score decline
Its economic freedom rating has fallen 0.68 points since 2009, mostly after 2018.
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Hong Kong rises to 14th in Global Innovation Index
It remained 8th in Innovation Input and rose to 21st in Innovation Output.
Hong Kong raises 2026 export growth forecast to 42%–47%
AI infrastructure and cloud computing are lifting technology trade.
Wages rise 3.4% in June
Real wages increased 1.6% as companies reported higher average pay rates.
Goods exports jump by 53% to $667.9b in August
Merchandise exports surged by 53% YoY on strong demand for AI-related electronic products.
Consumer prices rise 1.7% in August
Electricity, gas, and water recorded the largest increase at 11.5%.
Gov't targets mid-2030s for new rail links under GBA integration
Chief Executive John Lee unveiled plans for deeper GBA integration and green transformation.
Balance of payments surplus jumps to $54.6b in Q2
The rise was mainly driven by larger net inflows of primary income and a higher services surplus.
Hong Kong signs ASEAN protocol on equal treatment for investments
The amendment adds reservation schedules for national and most-favoured-nation treatment.
Goods export volume grows 31.6% in July as Taiwan shipments expand
Import volume rose 23.6% YoY over the same period.
Unemployment edges up to 3.8% in June to August
Total unemployed rose by around 8,200 to 153,900.
Hong Kong unveils 10 SME measures to ease financing and digital access
Measures include free credit checks, BUD Fund expansion and Cyberport matching funds for AI.
HKMA raises base rate to 4.25% after US Fed hike
The rate underpins pricing for discount window repurchase transactions.
Trade Single Window to connect with HKMA data for financing
New measures will also expoand digital trade and cross-border e-commerce.
Government to expand support for Mainland firms going global
The GoGlobal Task Force will continue to coordinate with key agencies.
Gov’t to expand Mainland market access via enhanced CEPA framework
Measures include applying national treatment to local suppliers outside the negative list.
Hong Kong bets on gold to build commodity trading hub
The city will expand its gold storage and refining capacity.
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