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Strong export growth offset by weak PMI and external pressures
Strong export growth offset by weak PMI and external pressures
PMI fell to 49.3, signalling weaker external orders and contraction.
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SME receipts index slips to 44.3 in March
Sentiment eased as logistics weakened.
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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.
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Hong Kong consumers stay cautious as dining out leads spending
Quality and experience still drive demand.
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Hong Kong’s energy efficiency improves across sectors despite fluctuating energy use
EE Index declined across sectors as CO₂ emissions and capital formation dropped.
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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.
Fintech startups to lead Hong Kong venture funding
Investors are putting money in fewer, more established firms.
Hong Kong startups face tighter funding amidst shift to deep tech
Investors are focusing on firms with clear market demand and global potential.
Hong Kong eyes mainland investors with Tech 100 Index
About 400 firms have applied for listing, including seven global tech companies.
Hong Kong eyes cross-border drones, air taxis in Greater Bay Area
Routes connecting the city to Shenzhen could slash last-mile delivery costs.
Hong Kong ride-hailing law could push fares higher and wait times longer
Capping permitted vehicles could trigger supply shortages.
Hong Kong builders face cost hurdles in low-carbon push
Electric machinery and sustainable materials are scarce and costly.
HSBC's Vina Cheung sees Hong Kong driving global RMB adoption
She expects RMB to rise to the third most-used global payment currency.
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