Economy
Budget surplus hits 1.5% of GDP ahead of forecast
Budget surplus hits 1.5% of GDP ahead of forecast
Stock duties and profit tax boost the region’s budget.
Deposit inflows outpace Hong Kong lending
Banks face excess liquidity as credit demand lags.
Hong Kong exports rise to $520.6b in January
Imports also climbed by 38.1% to $534.7b during the month.
Jobless rate dips to 3.8% in Q4 2025
Median earnings are $20,500.
Inflation eases to 1.1% in January as holiday surge fades
Underlying inflation also slowed to 1.0% in the same month.
Hong Kong hits operating surplus as fiscal reserves rise: S&P
Economic growth and market activity underpin surplus and infrastructure plans.
Tourism Board gets $1.66b under 2026 Budget
The funding targets events and higher-spending visitors.
Hong Kong sets task force to align with 15th plan
Chief Executive to lead cross-bureau task force.
Hong Kong faces five-year capital deficit as infrastructure spending peaks
Capital Account will remain in the red until 2031, driven by a massive infrastructure push that will be funded by a bond program.
Hong Kong to overhaul tax regime to attract more family offices
The amendment bill will be introduced in the first half of 2026.
Hong Kong sees up to 3.5% growth in 2026 as trade tensions ease
Exports of services are expected to rise as visitor arrivals climb.
Unemployment edges up to 3.9%
Underemployment holds at 1.7% as employment dips slightly.
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.
Export volumes jump 21.6% in December
For the full year, export volumes increased 12.8%, and import volumes rose 12.9% compared with 2024.
Hong Kong smashes pre-pandemic record as border traffic hits 335 million
Passenger volume rose 12% in 2025, surpassing the 300-million mark seen in 2019.
Hong Kong SME sentiment weakens in January
The current DI on business receipts remained below the 50 threshold.
Minimum wage hike to boost workers’ hourly pay to $43.10
The new hourly rate will take effect on 1 May.
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