Economy
Hong Kong-Peru deal tests lasting trade gains
Hong Kong-Peru deal tests lasting trade gains
Tariff cuts could lift exports and re-exports, but lasting gains will depend on market access, customs compliance, and repeatable supply chains.
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Hong Kong deepens ties with Uzbekistan under legal pact
The MOU covers dispute resolution, legal policy and AI technology.
Hong Kong to unveil first five-year plan on 16 September
Yearly priorities will reflect global conditions and economic forecasts, CE Lee says.
Hong Kong tops Asian Cities Internationality Index in 2026
It also rose from fourth to third for the Innovation and Ideas dimension.
China rules tighten scrutiny of outbound deals via Hong Kong
Law adds national security reviews for technology-heavy transactions.
Goods exports ease to 50.7% growth, reaching $672.5b in July
Imports rose 41%, compared with a 45.4% increase in June.
Hong Kong-Peru trade deal scrapping tariffs on 98% of goods to enter into force
Import duties on 91.3% of tariff lines will be removed from 1 September.
Hong Kong could gain $65b if smaller firms match big companies on AI
The tool could also unlock $590b in additional export income.
July inflation slows to 1.7% on rates concession
Electricity, gas, and water prices jumped 10.8% as fuel pressures persist.
Export volume climbs 34.3% in June
Shipments to the US posted the largest increase, surging 85.2% YoY.
GDP forecast raised to 3.5%-4.5% after strongest first‑half in five years
Real GDP grew 5.1% in H1, with AI-related demand driving a 28.9% export surge.
Hong Kong draws 16,000 submissions on first Five‑Year Plan
More than 100 consultation sessions took place during the review period.
Hong Kong, Malaysian chambers ink MoU to boost cross-border trade
HKGCC and NCCIM to share market intelligence and promote investment opportunities.
Hong Kong opens Kuala Lumpur office
The office is Hong Kong’s 15th overseas ETO and fourth in ASEAN.
SMEs grow more guarded as July business receipts weaken
The business receipts index fell to 43.8.
Hong Kong eyes deeper economic, trade ties with ASEAN
Other key areas include finance and logistics.
GDP growth forecast cut by 0.3 ppt to 4.5% as investment slows: Nomura
Private investment expanded 4.6% in Q2, down from 18.3% in Q1.
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