Economy

Hong Kong inflation slows in June

Hong Kong inflation slows in June

Composite CPI continue to increase by 1.0% year-on-year.
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Exports and imports rise in May 2025

Vietnam led import volume growth, whilst Taiwan led export volume growth.

Hong Kong slips to third in lifestyle index amidst regional shifts

In Asia Pacific specifically, business flights (+12.6%), watches (+9.0%), and even bicycles (+5.5%) saw notable jumps. 

Gov’t amends ordinance for third phase of Trade Single Window scheme

The last phase is considered the most complex part of the scheme.

Shanghai Gold Exchange launches first offshore gold delivery vault in Hong Kong

It has also listed gold contracts for Hong Kong delivery on its International Board.

Economy still slated for 2.5% growth with resilient external trade

Hang Seng Bank predicts 2.5% expansion of economy in 2025.

Employment slips in March

Total employment dropped by 14,500 persons from the previous year.

Consumer prices up 1.9% in May

Underlying inflation rate stood at 1%

Rising regulations push Hong Kong trust costs higher

Firms turn to RegTech as compliance burdens grow alongside private wealth opportunities.

GDP seen to decline by 1.5% with exports under strain

China's economy is also expected to slow, with GDP forecast to decline by 0.5% by the end of 2025.

HK on track to hit 3% export growth: HKTDC

Many exporters opted to “frontload” their orders in the early months of 2025.

Hong Kong rises to third in global competitiveness ranking

Its ranking in four competitiveness factors improved across the board.

Unemployment rate up 3.5% from March to May

The underemployment rate also inched up to 1.4%.

Hong Kong advances climate risk rules in corporate policy: report

This regulatory progress demonstrates its intention to institutionalise climate risk management in corporate governance.

Exports and imports rise double digits in April

Vietnam led export and import volume growth.

Hong Kong ranks 27th globally amongst top startup ecosystems

The number of startups reached a record 4,694 in 2024.