Economy
Population inched up 0.4% in 2017 as residents migrate and age rapidly
Population inched up 0.4% in 2017 as residents migrate and age rapidly
The expansion was the slowest in seven years.
Exports up 3.8% in December
Total year-end export volume to India ballooned to 69%.
Hong Kong dollar's resilience is pegged to positive investor sentiment
Only a massive and sudden capital outflow can break the currency board’s strength.
Private consumption growth expected to weaken to 3.5% amidst inflation pickup
This will likely result in limited purchasing power for Hong Kong consumers.
PMI down to 51.1 in January amidst rising backlogs and lower employment
Firms also had to grapple with higher raw material prices which may have led to some layoffs.
Hong Kong beats Singapore as world's freest economy
It has occupied the top spot for the 24th consecutive year.
Total exports up 6% to $360.7b in December
Imports also rose 9% to $420.6b over the same period.
Goods exports up 5.6% in November
Total export volume to India and Japan posted the most significant increase.
Inflation up 1.7% in December
Blame high prices of fresh vegetables and take away meals.
Hong Kong hosts 11th Asian Financial Forum
More than 2,900 government officials from around the world will be in attendance.
Number of registered local companies hits 1.38m in 2017
A total 160,229 local companies were newly registered last year.
Total goods exports up 4.4% in October
Thanks to an increase in both re-exports and domestic exports.
Hong Kong GDP may grow 2.8% in 2018
The domestic market continues to benefit from the global economic expansion.
Hong Kong exports to grow 6% next year: HKTDC
Prospects remain positive for semi-conductors and related components.
Hong Kong inks deal with Belt and Road partners Israel and New Zealand
The two countries now enjoy mutual customs clearance benefits with Hong Kong.
Hong Kong inks wine trade deal with Argentina
It will facilitate trading, investment promotion and tourism between the two markets.
Service industries post double-digit business receipts growth in Q3
The warehousing and storage industry posted the largest annual increase at 18.1%.
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