Hong Kong
Hongkongers report steadier income in Q4
Hongkongers report steadier income in Q4
This suggested income stability amongst most families, TransUnion said.
HK economy maintains strength in 2025
Talks on the 2026 budget are also underway.
Hong Kong unemployment unchanged at 3.8% in September-to-November period
Total employment was 3.67 million during the period.
Hong Kong non life insurers maintain underwriting gains over five years
A&H, general liability, property damage, and motor make up 89% of its GWP.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Nearly 60% of Hongkongers delay medical care, report finds
Cost and lack of information contribute to hesitancy
Hidden payment costs bite Hong Kong’s e-commerce margins
Most merchants lose up to 10% of their monthly revenue to payment failures, disputes, and processing delays.
Nearly half of Hongkongers worry wealth won’t outlast their children: report
Almost one in three wish to pass k. their wealth, Sun Life found.
End-users to lead Hong Kong office market in 2026 as quality drives demand
For 2026, JLL forecasts Grade A office capital values to range from flat to a 5% decline.
JD Industrials lists in HKEX, posts $1.0b adjusted profit
The IPO follows rising revenue and adjusted earnings.
Labour Department concludes territory-wide construction inspection
The operation covered 467 construction sites.
Government issues $105.2b in infrastructure bond programme
Proceeds from the bonds were allocated or earmarked for projects in the Northern Metropolis.
Gov’t tightens scaffold net rules after Tai Po fire
Construction sites are monitored; authorities enforce safety regulations strictly.
Land prices exceed 30% in H2 as developers regain appetite: JLL
Developers have regained their appetite for land acquisition and confidence in the residential market.
Construction output weakens in Q3 as private sector activity falls
Private output dropped 18.1%, whilst public works rose 7.7%.
Monetary Authority lowers base rate to 4%
The decrease followed a 25-basis point downward adjustment in the US federal funds target.
HKTDC forecasts exports to grow 8-9% in 2026
AI electronics demand was cited by 53.2% of exporters as the key growth driver.
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