Economy
AIIB to open Hong Kong office amidst regional expansion
AIIB to open Hong Kong office amidst regional expansion
The new office will deepen its regional financing activity.
Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia to open by year-end
The initiative enhances Hong Kong’s outreach in Southeast Asia.Hong Kong’s new Economic & Trade Office (ETO) in Malaysia will open before the end of...
Retail sales climb 5.9% in September
Online sales were up 27.3% as recovery continues.
What drove Hong Kong's economy to rise by 3.8% in Q3 2025?
Exports of goods also expanded, fuelled by electronics-related products.
Hong Kong opens southbound travel scheme for Guangdong cars
It will initially cover vehicles from Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Zhongshan and Jiangmen.
Why Hong Kong leads in governance amongst global smart cities
The city also led in developing open data and diversifying data categories.
HKMA adjusts base rate to 4.25%
It follows the 25-basis point downward adjustment in the funds rate of the West.
Exports up over 16% in September
The trade deficit stood at $50.2b.
APAC Realty enters Hong Kong through ERA franchise deal
The agreement adds Hong Kong to ERA’s 14 Asia-Pacific markets.
Home prices hold steady as retail and office sectors soften: report
UOB Kay Hian sees resilience in housing but prolonged weakness in commercial demand.
Inflation unchanged in September
Price increases were recorded in transport, alcoholic drinks and tobacco, amongst others.
Global trade holds firm despite trade uncertainties, DHL says
China offset the weaker US demand with stronger exports to ASEAN, Africa, and Europe.
Lands Department approves 22 lease modifications in Q3
Land premiums reached about $2.68b after four lots granted via private treaty.
JST Group raises $1.94b in Hong Kong IPO
The public offer was oversubscribed nearly 2,000 times as trading begins 21 October.
Sany Heavy Industry targets $12b in Hong Kong IPO
Its overseas sales now account for 62% of revenue ahead of listing.
Central Asia leverages China and the West for growth
The SCO summit spotlights Central Asia’s effort to deepen economic ties whilst maintaining balance.
Hong Kong spent $130m in public healthcare in 2023/24
Care for ageing population was cited for increase.
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