Economy

Return of group tours, individual visit scheme may boost Macau recovery

But China's lockdowns strategy will counter overseas travel.

Return of group tours, individual visit scheme may boost Macau recovery

But China's lockdowns strategy will counter overseas travel.

External merchandise trade value dips double digits in August

Values of exports and imports of goods fell by 14.3% YoY and 16.3% YoY, respectively.

Consumer prices rise 1.9% YoY in August

The rate of increase was the same as last month.

External merchandise trade volume down double digits in July

Total exports and imports of goods fell by 16.2% YoY and 16.9% YoY, respectively.

Unemployment rate dips to 4.1%

The total number of unemployed people stood at 161,900.

Business receipts of major service industries ‘improve’ in Q2

This is thanks to the moderated epidemic and eased health measures. 

Hong Kong raises postage fees

The adjustments were said to be in line with cumulative inflation.

Consumer prices rise 1.9% MoM in July

The year-on-year rate of increase in consumer prices was also 1.9%.

HKEX posted net loss of $274m in Q2 22

The stock exchange experienced lower depository fees from e-IPOs.

Economy to contract by 0.7% in 2022: forecast

The GDP outlook got downgraded amidst a deteriorating external environment.

HKTDC inks agreement facilitating economic exchange with Aomori Prefectural Government 

The agreement will create opportunities for businesses in both locations.

Economy shrinks by 1.3% YoY in Q2

This marks the second consecutive quarter of GDP contraction.

Population dips 1.6% in H1 2022 amidst persistent low fertility rates

The plunge in birth rate in the last two years was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.