Economy
Hong Kong amongst top APAC expansion targets amidst rising trade tensions
Hong Kong amongst top APAC expansion targets amidst rising trade tensions
The region attracted expansion interest from 29% of APAC executives.
Hong Kong ranks ninth in cross-border property capital
Outbound flows reached US$4.93b in 2025.
Major service industries record double-digit gains in business receipts in Q4 2025
By service domain, the Computer and IT services led growth with a 101.8% increase.
Public works offset 23.2% drop in private construction in Q4 2025
Q4 construction value stood at $73.2b as public sector growth partly offsets private sector drop.
SME receipts index rises to 45.3 in February
Business receipts improved in all surveyed sectors.
Budget surplus hits 1.5% of GDP ahead of forecast
Stock duties and profit tax boost the region’s budget.
Deposit inflows outpace Hong Kong lending
Banks face excess liquidity as credit demand lags.
Hong Kong exports rise to $520.6b in January
Imports also climbed by 38.1% to $534.7b during the month.
Jobless rate dips to 3.8% in Q4 2025
Median earnings are $20,500.
Inflation eases to 1.1% in January as holiday surge fades
Underlying inflation also slowed to 1.0% in the same month.
Hong Kong hits operating surplus as fiscal reserves rise: S&P
Economic growth and market activity underpin surplus and infrastructure plans.
Tourism Board gets $1.66b under 2026 Budget
The funding targets events and higher-spending visitors.
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.
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