Economy
Goods export jumps 65% in September on AI electronics demand
Goods export jumps 65% in September on AI electronics demand
Total imports also jumped 57.8% YoY to $808.9b.
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SME index rises to 44.8 despite weaker global sentiment
Profit margins and business conditions reached their highest levels of 2026.
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Inflation rises to 1.9% in September on higher transport, holiday costs
Electricity, gas, and water prices climbed by 12.9% year on year.
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More firms expect business conditions to improve in Q4
The transport sector expects a slump, whilst food, hotel, and financing services are optimistic.
Hong Kong could beat IMF’s 3.8% growth forecast, Finance chief says
The IMF expects the region’s growth to be significantly faster than the global average.
Goods exports up almost 29% in August
Imports also climbed during the month..
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.
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.
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