Economy
IPOs, wealth management drive bank deposits to hit $19.1t in September
IPOs, wealth management drive bank deposits to hit $19.1t in September
It made the nation a ‘safe haven’ for capital, the Financial secretary said.
Inflation edges up to 1.2% in October
Price increases were logged in various sectors, including transport, housing, and basic food.
Jobless rate falls to 3.8% as labour force shrinks
Total employment stood at 3,672,700 or up 1,800 from the previous months.
Chinachem unit secures Tsuen Wan site for $2.475b
The 50‑year land grant strengthens the group’s non‑industrial portfolio.
Hong Kong launches $250k Manufacturing+ scheme for SMEs
The funding supports smart upgrades and lowers entry barriers for SMEs
Hong Kong reappoints Julia Leung as SFC chief for two years
Her new term begins 1 January 2026.
Economy expands 3.8% in Q3
Thanks to the surge in exports and expansion in domestic demand.
Double-digit growth for export and import volumes in September
Export and import prices increased by 2.4% and 2% YoY, respectively.
HK top priority for Italian companies' Asia expansion: survey
93% believe Hong Kong can effectively support their future Asia expansion plans.
Hong Kong maintains global supply chain superconnector status
It is driven by Mainland enterprises leveraging the city as their supply chain management centre.
HK eyes commodities finance hub amidst soaring green metals demand
FSDC urges market links and product expansion to boost competitiveness.
HKEX profit climbs 56% to $4.9b in Q3 on record market activity
Nine-month earnings were up 45% as revenue rises across trading platforms.
Hong Kong rises to 4th in global digital competitiveness ranking
The city posted strong gains in technology and future readiness.
AIIB to open Hong Kong office amidst regional expansion
The new office will deepen its regional financing activity.
Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia to open by year-end
The initiative enhances Hong Kong’s outreach in Southeast Asia.Hong Kong’s new Economic & Trade Office (ETO) in Malaysia will open before the end of...
Retail sales climb 5.9% in September
Online sales were up 27.3% as recovery continues.
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Exports of goods also expanded, fuelled by electronics-related products.
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