Economy
Hong Kong GBA confidence eases in Q1, still holds above neutral
Hong Kong GBA confidence eases in Q1, still holds above neutral
The index fell from Q4 but stayed above 50 as financial services support growth outlook.
SME growth hits record 68%
Confidence and solvency also reached survey highs.
Inflation rises to 1.7% in March
Fuel-related costs drove the faster price growth.
Jobless rate falls to 3.7%
Underemployment also eased to 1.6%.
HKPC, Malaysian manufacturers group sign ASEAN industry pact
MoU targets AI, Industry 4.0, and supply chains.
External trade surges 27.4% in February but momentum eases across key markets
Imports and exports gre whilst industrial leasing sees rare expansion deal in Yuen Long.
Strong export growth offset by weak PMI and external pressures
PMI fell to 49.3, signalling weaker external orders and contraction.
SME receipts index slips to 44.3 in March
Sentiment eased as logistics weakened.
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Total exports rise 24.7% to $408.8b in February
Meanwhile, imports grew by 29.9% to $472.9b.
Hang Seng Bank upgrades Hong Kong growth forecast to 3.1% in 2026
This will be underpinned by strong domestic and external growth.
HKPC extends half-price support to boost SME upgrading
The concessions will be valid from 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2027.
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Consumer prices up 1.7% in February
The underlying inflation rate increased 1.6% year-on-year.
Unemployment rate dips to 3.8%
Labour force and total employment both edged lower.
Gross national income rises 6.3% in fourth quarter
Net investment income keeps GNI above GDP.
Export volumes rise 29.5% in January
C&SD cautions on Lunar New Year distortion.
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