Economy
Hong Kong exports down 2.4% to $343.1b in April
Hong Kong exports down 2.4% to $343.1b in April
The total value of exported goods dropped 2.4%.
3 in 4 parents more pressured over finances than older counterparts
Children’s education ranked as their highest financial stressor.
Inflation eases to 2.8% in May
The prices of electricity, gas and water fell.
Civil Service Bureau proposes 5.26% pay hike for lower income civil servants
The proposed adjustment took into account cost of living and pay claims, amongst others.
The Asian Export Awards 2019 is now open for nominations
The search is on for the leading exporters in Asia.
Entertainment and media revenue to make up 60% of Hong Kong's revenue by 2023
It will primarily be driven by the OTT segment’s 18.7% CAGR to $3.14b.
Hong Kong beats US but trails Singapore in world competitiveness rankings
The city had stellar scores in government and business efficiency.
Hong Kong's quality of life is the world's 44th best: report
Meteoric property prices put Hong Kong behind cheaper Asian cities.
Exports down 2.6% to $321.5b in April
Double digit export volume declines were recorded in India, Taiwan and the US.
Inflation up 2.9% in April
Higher prices for food, housing and transport offset declines in utilities.
Over $13b of arrears owed to Hong Kong SMEs in 2018
More than one in ten invoices were left unpaid.
Hong Kong exports down 3% in March
Double digit export volume declines were recorded to mainland China and India.
Hong Kong GDP growth to recover after bottoming out in Q1
Private consumption and investment growth will prop up the struggling economy.
Hong Kong's GDP growth slowed to 0.5% in Q1
Both exports and imports of goods continued to see declines.
Hong Kong could be ideal data depository for Greater Bay Area: report
Its international positioning and robust data protection framework make it the ideal location for the region.
Inflation up 2.1% in March
Consumer prices for food, housing, and alcohol rose and offset declines in utilities.
Hong Kong Business welcomes nominations for the National Business Awards 2019
Deadline for entries is on 12 July 2019.
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