Economy
Hong Kong unveils 10 SME measures to ease financing and digital access
Hong Kong unveils 10 SME measures to ease financing and digital access
Measures include free credit checks, BUD Fund expansion and Cyberport matching funds for AI.
1 day ago
HKMA raises base rate to 4.25% after US Fed hike
The rate underpins pricing for discount window repurchase transactions.
1 day ago
Trade Single Window to connect with HKMA data for financing
New measures will also expoand digital trade and cross-border e-commerce.
2 days ago
Government to expand support for Mainland firms going global
The GoGlobal Task Force will continue to coordinate with key agencies.
2 days ago
Gov’t to expand Mainland market access via enhanced CEPA framework
Measures include applying national treatment to local suppliers outside the negative list.
2 days ago
Hong Kong bets on gold to build commodity trading hub
The city will expand its gold storage and refining capacity.
2 days ago
Hong Kong unveils first Five-Year Plan through 2030
It sets 22 major indicators across finance, I&T, and Northern Metropolis development.
3 days ago
Hong Kong forms committee for Intellectual Property Academy
It will provide workplace-based training to support the city’s development.
5 days ago
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.
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.
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