In Focus

Hong Kong GBA confidence eases in Q1, still holds above neutral

The index fell from Q4 but stayed above 50 as financial services support growth outlook.
4 days ago

SME growth hits record 68%

Confidence and solvency also reached survey highs.
5 days ago

Inflation rises to 1.7% in March

Fuel-related costs drove the faster price growth.
6 days ago

Investment seen rising up to 10% in 2026

Living assets drive rebound in deals.

External trade surges 27.4% in February but momentum eases across key markets

Imports and exports gre whilst industrial leasing sees rare expansion deal in Yuen Long.

Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets

Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.

Strong export growth offset by weak PMI and external pressures

PMI fell to 49.3, signalling weaker external orders and contraction.

SME receipts index slips to 44.3 in March

Sentiment eased as logistics weakened.

Property market gains stability in Q1 as costs ease, leasing picks up

But geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Middle East continued to weigh on sentiment.

Hong Kong’s energy efficiency improves across sectors despite fluctuating energy use

EE Index declined across sectors as CO₂ emissions and capital formation dropped.

Commercial market shows uneven gains as broader rents continue slide

Financial and luxury demand lifted the region's prime assets, whilst the wider market lags.

Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats

The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.

Tech IPOs and energy deals propel ECM, M&A to decade high in Q1

ECM raised $21.2b whilst M&A reached $36.9b during the quarter.

Trust planners face pressure as Hong Kong entrepreneurs go global

Differing legal systems can create friction for businesses operating across borders.

HK MBA demand shifts to specialised tracks

Enrolment across three local universities slipped 1.1% to 631 students last year.