Economy
Jobless rate steady at 3.7% in March to May
Jobless rate steady at 3.7% in March to May
The underemployment rate also remained unchanged at 1.5%, whilst total employment slipped slightly.
Goods exports volume up 32.3% in April
Import volume also rose 34.0% YoY, whilst export and import prices increased.
GNI outpaces GDP in Q1 on investment income inflows
Net primary income inflows outweigh stronger domestic output growth trends.
Gov’t seeks public views on first five-year development plan
Key priorities include the Northern Metropolis and green transformation.
Hong Kong services post broad gains in Q1
Trade recorded the largest increase whilst IT services rise sharply YoY.
Hong Kong ranks 13th in global talent cities index
Leading cities remain key hubs for capital, talent, and decision-making despite rising talent and operating costs.
Hong Kong signs 43 deals with Kazakhstan firms
The agreements cover aviation, finance and trade, innovation and technology, among others.
Civil service pay indicators set at up to 4.12%
The net pay trend indicators will be among the factors considered for the 2026 to 2027 civil service pay adjustment.
Hong Kong to deepen Central Asia ties with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan trade mission
The mission follows earlier logistics push as trade and investment links expand.
Inflation rate flat at 1.7% in April
Energy inputs lift consumer price index whilst overall rate remains unchanged.
External debt climbs to $16t at end-2025 as banking sector share shrinks
Nearly 97% of the sector's debt comprised short-term liabilities.
GDP expands 5.9% in Q1 on export surge
AI-linked exports powered growth.
Export volume rises 28.8% in March
Imports grew faster at 34.6%, whilst both export and import prices also increased.
Hong Kong stocks trail peers despite AI-driven global rebound
Hang Seng TECH underperforms peers as China growth holds up and IPO activity picks up.
HSBC upgrades GDP forecast on stronger domestic demand
The bank now expects the economy to grow 3.8% in 2026.
Q1 GDP growth beats expectations at 5.9%: analyst
Nomura raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.8%.
Total exports rise 35.8% to $618.4b in March
Exports of non-ferrous metals spiked by 175.9%
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