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External trade surges 27.4% in February but momentum eases across key markets
External trade surges 27.4% in February but momentum eases across key markets
Imports and exports gre whilst industrial leasing sees rare expansion deal in Yuen Long.
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Strong export growth offset by weak PMI and external pressures
PMI fell to 49.3, signalling weaker external orders and contraction.
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SME receipts index slips to 44.3 in March
Sentiment eased as logistics weakened.
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Total exports rise 24.7% to $408.8b in February
Meanwhile, imports grew by 29.9% to $472.9b.
Hang Seng Bank upgrades Hong Kong growth forecast to 3.1% in 2026
This will be underpinned by strong domestic and external growth.
HKPC extends half-price support to boost SME upgrading
The concessions will be valid from 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2027.
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Consumer prices up 1.7% in February
The underlying inflation rate increased 1.6% year-on-year.
Unemployment rate dips to 3.8%
Labour force and total employment both edged lower.
Gross national income rises 6.3% in fourth quarter
Net investment income keeps GNI above GDP.
Export volumes rise 29.5% in January
C&SD cautions on Lunar New Year distortion.
Hong Kong amongst top APAC expansion targets amidst rising trade tensions
The region attracted expansion interest from 29% of APAC executives.
Hong Kong ranks ninth in cross-border property capital
Outbound flows reached US$4.93b in 2025.
Major service industries record double-digit gains in business receipts in Q4 2025
By service domain, the Computer and IT services led growth with a 101.8% increase.
Public works offset 23.2% drop in private construction in Q4 2025
Q4 construction value stood at $73.2b as public sector growth partly offsets private sector drop.
SME receipts index rises to 45.3 in February
Business receipts improved in all surveyed sectors.
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