Economy
Capital markets rebound as Q4 property investment hits $20.3b
Capital markets rebound as Q4 property investment hits $20.3b
End-user deals drive volumes after rate cuts
Government opens tender for Central Harbourfront Event Space
Submissions will close kn 13 February.
December building unit deals reach $65b total consideration
Building sales surged 63% compared to December 2024
Retail banks complete rollout of Money Safe anti-scam service
Mandatory face-to-face verification adds new layer of deposit protection
HKMA launches IP financing sandbox for innovative SMEs
Sandbox aims to assist pilot sectors in leveraging IP assets
Ultra-high-net-worth population rises 22.9% in first half of 2025
As of June, the city ranked sixth globally by UHNW population.
HKEX proposes new board lot framework to simplify trading
Consultation opens on HKEX until March 2026.
Hongkongers report steadier income in Q4
This suggested income stability amongst most families, TransUnion said.
HK economy maintains strength in 2025
Talks on the 2026 budget are also underway.
Hong Kong unemployment unchanged at 3.8% in September-to-November period
Total employment was 3.67 million during the period.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Construction output weakens in Q3 as private sector activity falls
Private output dropped 18.1%, whilst public works rose 7.7%.
Monetary Authority lowers base rate to 4%
The decrease followed a 25-basis point downward adjustment in the US federal funds target.
HKTDC forecasts exports to grow 8-9% in 2026
AI electronics demand was cited by 53.2% of exporters as the key growth driver.
Hong Kong reclaims top global IPO ranking after 2025 fundraising surge
Funds raised surged 210% as A+H listings dominate issuance.
Hong Kong business leaders take defensive stance as tariffs reshape costs
37% of Hong Kong leaders said they had paused major investment decisions, and a quarter have implemented hiring freezes.
Government cites economic growth but warns of external risks
Diffusion index on business receipts dipped in November.
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