Economy
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.
Export volumes jump 21.6% in December
For the full year, export volumes increased 12.8%, and import volumes rose 12.9% compared with 2024.
Hong Kong smashes pre-pandemic record as border traffic hits 335 million
Passenger volume rose 12% in 2025, surpassing the 300-million mark seen in 2019.
Hong Kong SME sentiment weakens in January
The current DI on business receipts remained below the 50 threshold.
Minimum wage hike to boost workers’ hourly pay to $43.10
The new hourly rate will take effect on 1 May.
Unified tax incentive pushed in Hong Kong to lure global treasury hubs
This forms part of a four-pillar strategy to fuel growth in the city.
OTC dealers face tighter clearing tests under fixed annual periods
Fixed annual periods proposed under Clearing Rules.
Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed
Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.
Hong Kong crushes GBA rivals as business confidence surges to 57.9
Hong Kong's service hub status fuels surge as GBA rivals trail.
Foreign firms bring $69.4b into Hong Kong as 560 projects land in 2025
Job creation rises 57% as Mainland China tops source locations
HK-Türkiye investment pact takes effect Feb 4 to shield capital
Pact guarantees fair treatment and compensation for asset seizure
Inflation accelerates 1.4% on higher transport costs
The government signals inflation will stay “modest” despite spike.
SME AI adoption hits 55% as firms dodge paid software costs
Information and communications firms lead the tier with a 64% paid usage rate.
HK risks IP hub status as output efficiency lags South Korea
It remains a global leader in funding research but struggles to convert that capital into marketable patents and goods.
55% of young adults turn to digital tools for insurance research, report finds
The survey showed 64% still prefer human advisers.
Justice Department sets up 13-member go-global advisory committee
Committee draws Mainland, Hong Kong experts to aid overseas expansion.
Foreign currency reserves edge down to $3.33t in December
Assets still cover 38% of M3, five times currency in circulation
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