Hong Kong

Seacon Shipping invests $39.2m for two tanker newbuilds

The deals signed for two 4,981-gross-tonnage tankers under 2026 build schedule.

HKEX's first Tech 100 ETF begins trading

The benchmark covers AI, biotechnology, internet, robotics, and electric vehicles.

Wages rise 3.4% in March 2026

Real wages increased 1.7%, whilst payroll per worker grew 3.4% in the first quarter.

Exports jump 40.8% in May on AI demand

Imports rose 42% during the month, resulting in a $44.2b merchandise trade deficit.

Hong Kong authorised to exercise jurisdiction at new Huanggang Port

The redeveloped crossing is expected to cut clearance time to five minutes.

‘Rare’ Tsim Sha Tsui retail flagship hits market at $430m

Cheung Lee Commercial Building and five Wing Lee shops make up the portfolio.

Central office crunch fuels Wan Chai and Causeway Bay leasing surge

The net take-up hit its highest monthly level in more than two years, JLL says.

Hong Kong to resume 71 private lots for Hung Shui Kiu development

The land will support a development expected to deliver 66,700 homes and 150,000 jobs.

China Mobile tops 40 Hong Kong firms on Forbes Global 2000

The telco posted $1.86t (US$236.97b) in market value. 

Internet use amongst seniors rises to 87% in 2025

Household online access stood at 96.9% across the territory in 2025.

HKUMed pioneers robot-assisted living-donor liver transplant

It addresses the core limitations of the manual technique.

AI exports to drive Hong Kong's 3.8% growth, says BEA

Consumption and investment are expected to extend the city's economic recovery.

HKIC told to set clearer property investment rules

Core office vacancy could fall below 6% by 2030.

Southeast Asian buyers boost Hong Kong art market

Art fairs accounted for 35% of global dealer turnover in 2025.