Hong Kong

Alcohol and tobacco prices rose the most.

It was just a modest spree.

Thanks to supportive political changes.

Despite being able to manage capacity growth.

Imports crept up by 1.6%.

It’s the only Asian location to exceed $200 per sq. ft. per year.

The startup raised $3m funding in just one year.

It’s the steepest dip in more than 5 years.

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Hong Kong currently boasts an impressive 16.4 million mobile subscriptions, with 71% social media penetration and a cumulative average online presence exceeding 5.5 hours per person, each day, according to latest insights from We Are Social.

GDP also jumped 4.6%.

But card transactions edged down.

Job cuts in finance are the culprits.

It’s going to fall further.

It is swinging back.

It remains a key driver of growth.