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Economy rebounds 7.8% after six quarters of contraction

Economy rebounds 7.8% after six quarters of contraction

The GDP growth during the first quarter was linked to Hong Kong's stronger external trade.

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Government sees “strong GDP growth” in first quarter

This comes after Hong Kong’s economy contracted 6.1% over the course of 2020.

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Find out which jobs to seize in the Greater Bay Area

KPMG has identified three major sectors that will create the most opportunities.

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Things you need to follow for the HK-SG Air Travel Bubble

Hong Kong and Singapore have confirmed designated flights will begin on 26 May.

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Worst is over? Hong Kong's jobless rate drops from 7.2% peak

Despite an uneven recovery, the unemployment rate will likely enter a sustained decline, OCBC has said.

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Turbulent times ahead as SG-HK travel bubble delayed anew

The declaration of a travel corridor between the two cities has been delayed for the second time.

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What can drive Hong Kong's economic growth?

JLL has identified eight drivers that will bring Hong Kong to “New Heights”.

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Spot freight rates sail to record high of 7%, after Suez Canal blockage

The rates are expected to reach even greater heights in the near term.

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What does it really cost expats to live in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is still the most expensive location for expats, despite wide-ranging drops in residential property rents over the last year.

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High vacancy rates hinder office, retail rent recovery

Office rents will likely decline 5-10% over 2021, CBRE said.

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SMEs in Hong Kong stayed “cautious” in March

Diffusions index in March dropped slightly to 44%.

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What you need to know about the “vaccine bubble”

Social distancing measures will be eased amongst COVID-19 vaccine recipients.

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IPO funds rose eight-fold in the first quarter

The 32 new listings in the first quarter, raised some $132.8b in IPO funds.

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Firms expect salary stagnation to persist this year

More Hong Kong firms will likely freeze pay this year, compared to 2020, Hays has reported.

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Jobs in life sciences sought after in 2021

Randstad has released a list of the most in-demand jobs in the healthcare field in Hong Kong.

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Property market outlook hangs on global vaccine rollout

This, however, will still depend on local consumption behaviour, according to OCBC Research.

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Mainland China's economic growth seen to boost Hong Kong trade

The tension between China and the United States, however, may pose threats.

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