Economy
HK urged to deepen financial reform and innovation
HK urged to deepen financial reform and innovation
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said HK was positioned as an international financial hub.
Jobless rate rises to 3.1% in August–October period
The number of jobless individuals rose by 800.
Hong Kong economy up 1.8% YoY in Q3
On a seasonally adjusted QoQ basis, real GDP fell by 1.1%.
Hong Kong and Peru sign free trade agreement
It will take effect once both parties complete their internal procedures.
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Nomura predicts lower GDP growth and slower Fed rate cuts.
Diffusion index climbs to 42.3 in October
Thanks to easing financial conditions and initiative to boost the business environment.
Hong Kong’s exports inch up by 1.2% YoY in September
The volume of imports of goods decreased by 1.2%.
Lee calls for mutual respect in trade relations
He also stressed the importance of non-interference in local affairs.
17 strategic enterprises establish operations in Hong Kong
The new partners span a variety of high-tech industries.
SME Leading Business Index up 3.2 points in Q4 2024
Four in five sub-indices recorded increases.
HKSTP inks 9 partnership agreements to boost ties with Middle East
One of the partnerships involves Saudi Arabia's FII Institute.
Paul Chan outlines Hong Kong's role in developing Belt and Road economies
He has met with officials in Saudi Arabia, witnessed various MoUs, and delivered a speech at the FII.
Gov't strongly objects to US tech investment ban
The government said it is rejecting the measure.
Exports value eases to 4.7% YoY in September
In August, exports value rose 6.4% YoY.
HK maintains strong position in rule of law index
Its score for Absence of Corruption also increased, ranking 10th worldwide.
Consumer prices rise 2.2% YoY in September, slowing from August
In August, prices increased by 2.5% YoY.
UOB hikes GDP forecast to 2.9% despite rising inflation, economic headwinds
Hong Kong faces weak external demand and low consumer confidence, amongst other challenges.
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