Economy

Government improves green lifestyle local tour incentive scheme starting 1 December

This includes raising the subsidy level to local tour participants to $300.

Value of total exports down 9.1% YoY in September

The value of exports declined to $401.6b in September 2022.

Inflation up 4.4% in September

This is up from only 1.9% in August.

Hong Kong rolls out 3-year local tour incentive programme

The government offers basic and advanced versions of cash incentives.

Gov’t deficit hits $183b 

The government took into account the proceeds of $20b received from the issuance of green bonds.   The government recorded a deficit of $183b in the...

How are Hong Kongers attitude change whilst living with COVID-19?

Some have an increased desire to travel whilst some are still concerned about health.

Hong Kong sets sights on innovation and technology

The government has set aside $10b to enrich the I&T ecosystem.

Hong Kong may see negative economic growth in 2022

This is due to the rising cost of capital and tightening monetary conditions amongst others. 

Return of group tours, individual visit scheme may boost Macau recovery

But China's lockdowns strategy will counter overseas travel.

External merchandise trade value dips double digits in August

Values of exports and imports of goods fell by 14.3% YoY and 16.3% YoY, respectively.

Consumer prices rise 1.9% YoY in August

The rate of increase was the same as last month.

External merchandise trade volume down double digits in July

Total exports and imports of goods fell by 16.2% YoY and 16.9% YoY, respectively.

Unemployment rate dips to 4.1%

The total number of unemployed people stood at 161,900.