Economy

Gov't begins Trade Single Window Phase 2

The second phase would cover new trade documents and incorporate new functions.

Gov't begins Trade Single Window Phase 2

The second phase would cover new trade documents and incorporate new functions.

Hong Kong exports fall 20.9% in Q1

Prices of exports were 4.5% higher, however.

HK, Chongqing establish a cooperation mechanism

The parties will work together in 11 areas, including the Belt & Road Initiative.

Number of applications for business support fund rising amidst return to normalcy

As of February 2023, HKPC approved around 5,700 applications.

Hang Seng increases HKD prime rate and savings rate starting 5 May

Amongst considerations in the adjustments is interbank rates.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises base rate to 5.5%

The growth came from a 25-point upward adjustment or a 3.28% average HIBORs.

Hong Kong Gov't issues 2.4m tax returns

Reductions from the amended Inland Revenue would reflect in their tax returns.

HK economy grows 2.7% in Q1 

Q1 ended the four consecutive quarters of GDP decline.

Exports value dips by 1.5% YoY to $367.2b in March

The pace of decline, however, has moderated.

Unemployment rate drops to 3.1% 

There were 115,100 unemployed from January to March.

Hong Kong CPI shrinks to 1.7% in March 2023

Food prices declined against a high benchmark caused by supply disruptions easing the city's inflation rate.

1 in 4 HKers expect business situation to be better in 2Q 2023

But one in ten anticipate the worst business conditions in the city.

Proposed tax concessions get approval

The measure to increase the child allowance was also passed.

3 in 4 SMEs expect sales growth in 2023

Business optimism has prompted 58% of SMEs to increase their headcount.

HK deposits dip 1.6% to $15.39t in February

Renminbi deposits decreased by 2.8% to RMB813.5b.

Mortgage loans up by 29.1% to $34.2b MoM

But loans for refinancing dipped by 8.8%.