Economy
Hong Kong to unveil first five-year plan on 16 September
Hong Kong to unveil first five-year plan on 16 September
Yearly priorities will reflect global conditions and economic forecasts, CE Lee says.
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Law adds national security reviews for technology-heavy transactions.
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Goods exports ease to 50.7% growth, reaching $672.5b in July
Imports rose 41%, compared with a 45.4% increase in June.
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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.
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The tool could also unlock $590b in additional export income.
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July inflation slows to 1.7% on rates concession
Electricity, gas, and water prices jumped 10.8% as fuel pressures persist.
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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.
Hong Kong and Singapore are natural partners not rivals: Commissioner Ho
Together they can help unlock the region’s full potential.
Economy eases to 4.3% in Q2 as goods exports accelerate
GDP growth slows from 5.9% in Q1, advance estimates showed.
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