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Recovery in property market likely to remain uneven in H2

The Grade A office market is seen to record a net withdrawal in the second half. 

Recovery in property market likely to remain uneven in H2

The Grade A office market is seen to record a net withdrawal in the second half. 

SMEs sentiments improve despite staying cautious 

The diffusion index on business receipts inched up to 45.1 in June.

Hong Kong leads race to 'normalcy'

With a score of 96%, Hong Kong is the closest out of 50 areas to pre-pandemic normal.

Banks’ credit losses to revert to pre-COVID levels ahead of end-2022

It will likely decline faster, in light of the anticipated strong economic growth in the city.

Hong Kong, Singapore resume talks on travel bubble plans

The travel bubble set in May was postponed after the virus resurgence in Singapore.

Which real estate sectors will benefit most from HK’s recovery?

CBRE reported office and retail sectors are likely to be the biggest gainers.

Retail sales up 10.5% to $29.6b in May

The sector will remain challenged despite expected boost from e-vouchers launch.

Hong Kong poised to become 'Nasdaq of the East'

HSBC cites four trends that will dominate Hong Kong’s equity market.

Hong Kong exports sustain growth in May

The value of total exports increased 24% to $393.8b in May.

Wage rate rises in March but at slowest pace in 11 years

The average wage rate across sectors increased 0.9% in nominal terms in March.

How vocational training shapes Hong Kong workforce

PwC Hong Kong said it has helped reduce youth unemployment rate to 10% in 2019.

HR Briefing: Are the Gen Zs alright?

A study has found Gen Zs are struggling in the workplace.

HK ends 3-year streak as world's most expensive city

Ashgabat unseats Hong Kong as the costliest city for expats.

Hong Kong to rank third in global IPO race

Hong Kong IPO is expected to perform strongly in the second half of the year.

Jobless rate eases further to 6% in May

There are still around 233,000 unemployed in Hong Kong,

Hong Kong’s national income rises 7.5% to $722b in Q1

This was attributed to a net inflow of investment income.