Economy
Hong Kong unemployment unchanged at 3.8% in September-to-November period
Total employment was 3.67 million during the period.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Construction output weakens in Q3 as private sector activity falls
Private output dropped 18.1%, whilst public works rose 7.7%.
Monetary Authority lowers base rate to 4%
The decrease followed a 25-basis point downward adjustment in the US federal funds target.
HKTDC forecasts exports to grow 8-9% in 2026
AI electronics demand was cited by 53.2% of exporters as the key growth driver.
Hong Kong reclaims top global IPO ranking after 2025 fundraising surge
Funds raised surged 210% as A+H listings dominate issuance.
Hong Kong business leaders take defensive stance as tariffs reshape costs
37% of Hong Kong leaders said they had paused major investment decisions, and a quarter have implemented hiring freezes.
Government cites economic growth but warns of external risks
Diffusion index on business receipts dipped in November.
IT services post 99% YoY jump in Q3 receipts
Service industries will also benefit from continued improvement in local consumer sentiment.
Gov't signs IP deals with Cambodia and Malaysia
The agreements outlined information exchange, training and commercialisation initiatives.
8 in 10 Chinese companies choose Hong Kong as global launchpad
City channels 60% of China’s outbound direct investment
63% of finance leaders forecast GDP growth in 2026
Survey cites capital-market depth and financial connectivity as key supports.
November property registrations slips to 7,121 units
Residential agreements decline as total consideration eases year on year.
Construction receipts climb to $474b even as profit margins tighten
Gross surplus fell 5.9% despite the higher industry value added.
Manufacturing receipts climb to $300b in 2024
Gross surplus edged up by 1.3% as costs rise.
October trade jumps but deficit widens on strong import growth
Electronics-led demand lifted exports 17.5% and imports 18.3% YoY.
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