Economy

Hang Seng Bank upgrades Hong Kong growth forecast to 3.1% in 2026

This will be underpinned by strong domestic and external growth.
4 days ago

HKPC extends half-price support to boost SME upgrading

The concessions will be valid from 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2027.
4 days ago

The survival playbook for the CEO amidst geopolitical conflicts

The global business landscape has shifted from fluid uncertainty to structural friction.
4 days ago

Consumer prices up 1.7% in February

The underlying inflation rate increased 1.6% year-on-year.
6 days ago

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.

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.

Budget surplus hits 1.5% of GDP ahead of forecast

Stock duties and profit tax boost the region’s budget.

Deposit inflows outpace Hong Kong lending

Banks face excess liquidity as credit demand lags.

Hong Kong exports rise to $520.6b in January

Imports also climbed by 38.1% to $534.7b during the month.