Economy

Hong Kong signs customs deal with Korea
11 Apr 18
It enables Mainland cargoes shipped through Hong Kong eligible for preferential tariffs.
US-China trade war could hammer export-dependent Hong Kong hard
10 Apr 18
Merchandise trade accounted for 157.4% of 2017 GDP.
US-China trade war could cost one in 5 Hong Kong jobs: FS Chan
3 Apr 18
The trading and logistics industry, which employs over 700,00 people, remains highly vulnerable.
Government earmarked $50m for Technology Voucher Programme
29 Mar 18
It aims to subside the technological solutions of local, non-listed enterprises.
Exports up 1.7% to $245.7b in February
28 Mar 18
Trade outflows to Malaysia and Philippines buoyed monthly figures.
Small business optimism hits six year high as technology accelerates growth prospects
26 Mar 18
Almost half (48%) admitted that technological investment boosted company profits.
Hong Kong inks investment deal with UK
26 Mar 18
The two economies will encourage the development of businesses with technology focus.
Unemployment flat at 2.9% in December-February
21 Mar 18
This is equivalent to 3.98m unemployed persons.
Inflation levels extend climb after rising 3.1% in Feburary
21 Mar 18
The price of basic utilities rose for the second consecutive month.
Hong Kong inks tax deal with India
21 Mar 18
It aims to avoid double taxation on trade activities.
Hong Kong loses to Singapore as top APAC location for startups
14 Mar 18
Business costs are more expensive in the Asian financial centre than the lion city.
Hong Kong is home to seven in 50 of Asia's multi-millionaires
8 Mar 18
There are 5,140 individuals in Hong Kong and China worth over US$50m.
HKC files protest over 23.6% steel and aluminum tariff hike
8 Mar 18
It fears that a hefty tariff might prompt a trade war later on.
Why Hong Kong listed company culture isn't fit for the future
8 Mar 18
The dominance of the large, listed companies so long at the heart of Hong Kong’s economic and business culture is under threat, challenged...
Total port cargo throughput up 9.7% to 281.5m tonnes in 2017
7 Mar 18
Inward load from Mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore boosted year-end figures.
No country for old men: Singapore and HK budget differences indicate policy divergence
7 Mar 18
The recent budgets delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong show differing paths to deal with an ageing society.
Economic growth slows to 2.7% as Shenzen claims dominance over Greater Bay Area
6 Mar 18
The former fishing village surpassed Hong Kong after its GDP hit $2.72t in 2017.
Tencent CEO calls for ID link between Hong Kong and Chinese citizens
5 Mar 18
Ma Huateng believes it will enhance trade in the region.
Exports rose 18.1% to $350b in January
28 Feb 18
Significant trade increases were registered in Taiwan, the Mainland and Vietnam.
How will Hong Kong profit from a purpose-driven economy?
26 Feb 18
How do we make sure we have an education system that is welcoming for all?
Hong Kong drowning in cash as surplus hits 8.6% of GDP in Q3
26 Feb 18
PwC estimates fiscal surplus to hit $168b – ten times than the original government estimate.
Inflation up 1.7% in January
23 Feb 18
The price of utilities like electricity, gas and water spiked significantly by 10.2%.
Hong Kong to eat Shenzen's dust by 2018
21 Feb 18
Slowing trade and high labour costs is dragging Hong Kong’s competitiveness.
Hong Kong's staggering surplus earmarked for ageing population
20 Feb 18
Senior citizens are expected to account for 26.4% of the population by 2036.
Japan's inflation rate to inch up 1% in January
16 Feb 18
Higher fuel costs are likely to drive inflation up.
Malaysia GDP rose 5.9% in 2017
14 Feb 18
This was highly driven by private sector demands.
Population inched up 0.4% in 2017 as residents migrate and age rapidly
14 Feb 18
The expansion was the slowest in seven years.
Exports up 3.8% in December
14 Feb 18
Total year-end export volume to India ballooned to 69%.
Hong Kong dollar's resilience is pegged to positive investor sentiment
9 Feb 18
Only a massive and sudden capital outflow can break the currency board’s strength.
Japan's GDP to increase 0.4% in Q4
9 Feb 18
Global domestic demand is likely to boost growth.
China's inflation rate to grow 2.4% in 2018
9 Feb 18
This is mainly due to higher food prices.
Taiwan's inflation rate fell 0.9% in January
8 Feb 18
This was due to the different timing of the Lunar New Year.
Private consumption growth expected to weaken to 3.5% amidst inflation pickup
7 Feb 18
This will likely result in limited purchasing power for Hong Kong consumers.
Japan upsizes bond buys to US$4.1b
5 Feb 18
But BoJ’s weak policy outlook poses a threat.
Indonesia's GDP growth rose 5.07% to US$951m in 2017
5 Feb 18
This was driven by the information and communication industry.
Hong Kong beats Singapore as world's freest economy
2 Feb 18
It has occupied the top spot for the 24th consecutive year.
Malaysia GDP growth to fall 5% in 2018
2 Feb 18
This is due to low investments.
Philippines GDP growth to inch down 6.5% in 2018
1 Feb 18
But rising domestic consumption and infrastructure projects may still boost its growth.
Japan's silver population boom threatens economy
1 Feb 18
Japanese population aged 65 and older will rise to 30% by 2030.
Macau's GDP growth to drop 5% in 2018
1 Feb 18
This is due to a slow down in gaming revenue growth.

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