Economy

Hong Kong relaxes social distancing rules for weddings, local tours

The number of maximum attendees has been raised to 50 people.

Hong Kong relaxes social distancing rules for weddings, local tours

The number of maximum attendees has been raised to 50 people.

COVID-19 sped up digitalisation, innovation in Hong Kong: survey

Some businesses are confident that their business will soon recover.

Labour market remains 'austere' in June-August

F&B unemployment rate remained high at 14.4% during this period.

GDP shrunk 8.1% in Q2

Total income earned by residents fell 7.5%.

Hong Kong eases social distancing measures from 28 August

Cinemas, beauty parlors and selected outdoor outdoor sports premises will reopen.

Hong Kong hailed as 4th priciest market in Asia for hiring expats

The average cost of employing a mid-level expatriate worker in the region is at $2.23m.

Inflation down 2.3% in July

The government’s payment of public housing rentals dragged it down.

China vows to support Hong Kong as a financial hub

The CBIRC assures that Hong Kong’s standing will not weaken.

Jobless rate dipped to 6.1% in May-July

It eased in the information and communication, professional and business services sector.

GDP shrinks 9% in Q2

Private consumption expenditure fell 14.2% during the period.

Export volume down 6.2% in H1

Total exports continued to decline for the fourth-straight month in June.

PMI further contracted to 44.5 in July: IHS Markit

New orders, input prices and business confidence deteriorated at a quicker rate.

Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June

The decline softened as the local epidemic abated during the month.

GDP sinks 9% in Q2

Private consumption expenditure continues to counter the growing public consumption.

Exports down 1.3% in June

Exports to major markets outside Asia saw double-digit decline.

Hong Kong recovery may take longer than expected, Chan says

He once again urged landlords to offer tenants rental concessions to ride out the impact.

Unemployment widens to 6.2% in Q2

Underemployment rate similarly inched up to 3.7%.