Economy

After China reopening, Hong Kong sees economy will pick up growth

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the city is quickly returning to normalcy.

After China reopening, Hong Kong sees economy will pick up growth

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the city is quickly returning to normalcy.

Export and import volumes drop double digits in November 2022

Prices, on the other hand, increased for both exports and imports.

Hong Kong fiscal deficit may reach $109b for FY2022/23: PwC

Spending will remain high due to the pandemic and geopolitical tensions.

Business situation improved in December 2022: gov’t

The diffusion index on business receipts for SMEs went up 46.1.

Government to provide Hong Kong fresh impetus

This is to boost the city’s economic growth, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said.

Tung Chung Line Extension gets greenlight

It is expected to be completed in 2029.

Hong Kong, China to review adjustment in number of travellers at BCPs

The total daily number of travellers allowed to Mainland is 50,000.

Exports to grow 5% in 2023: HKTDC

In 2022, exports declined by 6%.

Hong Kong may be hit by longer fiscal deficits

An analyst sees weaker growth and high government spending for longer.

Gov’t to US: Withdraw erroneous ‘tariff measures as early as possible’

The global trade body said the tariffs on steel imports violated trade measures. 

Global recovery boosts increases in inward, outward DI

Total inward and outward direct investments went up by 17% and 12.1%, respectively.

Hong Kong economy may expand by 3.5% in 2023: BEA

The economy is expected to contract by around 3% in 2022. 

Government proposes measure to expedite development procedures

The bill outlined five directions to amend the current procedures.

External environment, cross-border travel disruption weigh business sentiment

Business receipts in the third quarter showed decreases, the C&SD reported. 

What Hong Kongers are saving their money for?

Inflation, however, is hindering them to pursue these goals.