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Hong Kong stocks trail peers despite AI-driven global rebound

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.

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Q1 GDP growth beats expectations at 5.9%: analyst

Nomura raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.8%.

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Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year

The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.

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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.

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Investment volume jumps 60% in Q1, defying regional 18% average

Buying intentions were region-high.

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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.

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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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SME growth hits record 68%

Confidence and solvency also reached survey highs.

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Inflation rises to 1.7% in March

Fuel-related costs drove the faster price growth.

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Investment seen rising up to 10% in 2026

Living assets drive rebound in deals.

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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.

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Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets

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

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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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