Economy
Hong Kong stocks trail peers despite AI-driven global rebound
Hong Kong stocks trail peers despite AI-driven global rebound
Hang Seng TECH underperforms peers as China growth holds up and IPO activity picks up.
HSBC upgrades GDP forecast on stronger domestic demand
The bank now expects the economy to grow 3.8% in 2026.
Q1 GDP growth beats expectations at 5.9%: analyst
Nomura raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.8%.
Total exports rise 35.8% to $618.4b in March
Exports of non-ferrous metals spiked by 175.9%
Hong Kong GBA confidence eases in Q1, still holds above neutral
The index fell from Q4 but stayed above 50 as financial services support growth outlook.
SME growth hits record 68%
Confidence and solvency also reached survey highs.
Inflation rises to 1.7% in March
Fuel-related costs drove the faster price growth.
Jobless rate falls to 3.7%
Underemployment also eased to 1.6%.
HKPC, Malaysian manufacturers group sign ASEAN industry pact
MoU targets AI, Industry 4.0, and supply chains.
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.
Strong export growth offset by weak PMI and external pressures
PMI fell to 49.3, signalling weaker external orders and contraction.
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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