Economy
Hong Kong could beat IMF’s 3.8% growth forecast, Finance chief says
Hong Kong could beat IMF’s 3.8% growth forecast, Finance chief says
The IMF expects the region’s growth to be significantly faster than the global average.
Trade value to mainland dampens in 2023
Total exports to the mainland are 6.5% YoY.
Government to launch next phase of Employment Support Scheme
The next round will be focused on helping SMEs.
11,700 Hong Kongers lose their jobs mid-year
Total employment in the private sector decreased by 0.4%.
August inflation up by 1.6%
The inflation rate is at 1.2%.
HK GDP increases by 7.6% in Q2 2021
This is an 8% increase from the first quarter of 2021.
HK total retail sales to reach $360b in 2021: PwC
Retailers are embracing new consumer behaviour in the age of "bricks and clicks."
HK world's freest economy: Fraser Institute
Hong Kong has gained the top rank since the report's inception in 1996, especially in the assessment areas of international free trade and regulation.
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