Economy
Hong Kong sets task force to align with 15th plan
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.
Unified tax incentive pushed in Hong Kong to lure global treasury hubs
This forms part of a four-pillar strategy to fuel growth in the city.
OTC dealers face tighter clearing tests under fixed annual periods
Fixed annual periods proposed under Clearing Rules.
Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed
Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.
Hong Kong crushes GBA rivals as business confidence surges to 57.9
Hong Kong's service hub status fuels surge as GBA rivals trail.
Foreign firms bring $69.4b into Hong Kong as 560 projects land in 2025
Job creation rises 57% as Mainland China tops source locations
HK-Türkiye investment pact takes effect Feb 4 to shield capital
Pact guarantees fair treatment and compensation for asset seizure
Inflation accelerates 1.4% on higher transport costs
The government signals inflation will stay “modest” despite spike.
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