Economy
July inflation slows to 1.7% on rates concession
July inflation slows to 1.7% on rates concession
Electricity, gas, and water prices jumped 10.8% as fuel pressures persist.
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.
Exports surge 53.4% in June on AI-driven demand
Total exports reached $3.42t in the first six months of 2026.
Inflation holds at 2% in June
Higher utility and transport costs were partly offset by declines in basic food and durable goods prices.
Asset management AUM hits record $42.2t
Fund inflows, stronger IPO activity and tax reforms are supporting the sector’s recovery, KPMG said.
Unemployment unchanged at 3.7% in April-June
Underemployment edged up 1.6% across the period.
Export volume rises 25.8% in May as Taiwan, Vietnam shipments jump
India was the only major market to post a decline, with shipments down 24.5%.
SME sentiment stays weak as receipts index slips in June
Business receipts index stays below 50 as real estate records the sharpest monthly fall.
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