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Jobless rate holds at 3.7% as labour force shrinks
Jobless rate holds at 3.7% as labour force shrinks
Employment fell as fewer people join workforce.
2 days ago
Hong Kong cyber-hit firms report lower revenue losses than global average
QBE said 47% of Hong Kong businesses that experienced a cyber event suffered revenue loss.
3 days ago
Fit-out costs remain high but below Japan: report
The city may see a turnaround as financial firms return and Singapore faces Grade-A space constraints.
4 days ago
Export volume rises 28.8% in March
Imports grew faster at 34.6%, whilst both export and import prices also increased.
5 days ago
AI reshapes tech jobs as contract rates rise: study
Contractor pay is trending about 10% higher than permanent equivalents, Hays found.
6 days ago
Fraud attack rate more than doubles despite transaction growth: report
Human-initiated attacks rose 130%, outpacing the 9% growth in digital transactions.
Hong Kong amongst world’s easiest places to do business
The city ranked as the fourth least complex jurisdiction globally.
Hong Kong property market shows early stabilisation: Colliers
Retail investment value surged 109% quarter-on-quarter, whilst office accounted for most of the city’s investment volume.
Hong Kong office, retail rents rise in Q1 as prime demand holds: CBRE
Office rents rose 1.6% whilst retail sales posted the strongest growth amongst selected APAC markets.
Freight and logistics market to hit $218.75b by 2031 amidst mainland port pressure
It is poosed for a 3.78% CAGR as cross border trade reshapes regional flows.
Hong Kong stocks trail peers despite AI-driven global rebound
Hang Seng TECH underperforms peers as China growth holds up and IPO activity picks up.
Q1 GDP growth beats expectations at 5.9%: analyst
Nomura raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.8%.
Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
Property recovery broadens to office, retail: report
The bank raised its 2026 home price and retail sales forecasts, whilst upgrading Henderson Land and Link REIT.
Investment volume jumps 60% in Q1, defying regional 18% average
Buying intentions were region-high.
Mid-level roles prove hardest to fill as 83% of firms face talent shortages
Hiring stays cautious, whilst demand rises for adaptable, AI-ready professionals.
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.
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