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Hong Kong’s economy likely to grow 9.8% in Q2: MS

Hong Kong’s economy likely to grow 9.8% in Q2: MS

This is thanks to a low base year and growing external demand.

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Jobless rate drops to 5.5% in June as economy rebounds

This is the fourth consecutive month that the unemployment rate declined.

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More Hong Kong businesses optimistic for Q3: Survey

Around 17% expect the situation to improve against 11% that expect otherwise.

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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.

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2 in 5 Hong Kongers are more productive at home: report

This is the highest in the region.

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SMEs sentiments improve despite staying cautious

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

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Hong Kong leads race to 'normalcy'

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

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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.

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Hong Kong, Singapore resume talks on travel bubble plans

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

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

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

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Retail sales up 10.5% to $29.6b in May

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

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Hong Kong poised to become 'Nasdaq of the East'

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

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Hong Kong exports sustain growth in May

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

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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.

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How vocational training shapes Hong Kong workforce

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

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HR Briefing: Are the Gen Zs alright?

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

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

Ashgabat unseats Hong Kong as the costliest city for expats.

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