Economy
Hong Kong is still less prosperous than Singapore
The SAR settled for 22nd place in the global rankings.
Hong Kong is still less prosperous than Singapore
The SAR settled for 22nd place in the global rankings.
Exports rebound 14.6% to $383.7b in October
This comes on the heels of 4.5% export growth the previous month.
Inflation hits 2.7% in October
The increase in electricity, gas and water prices rose to 4.1%.
Hong Kongers pin hopes on healthcare industry as economy weakens: survey
Residents believe it has higher growth potential over IT and e-commerce.
One in five are living in poverty in Hong Kong
Residents below the official poverty line hit 1.4 million in 2017.
Hong Kong deepens bilateral trade ties with Australia
The free trade and investment deal are expected to be sealed by H1 2019.
Economic growth slows further to 2.9% in Q3 as trade war dims outlook
This extends a steep decline from 4.7% in Q1 to 3.5% in Q2.
Hong Kong exports rose 1.9% in September
Export volume to India climbed 8.3%.
Small caps plunging as much as 93% spark share pledge fears
Reports abound that a large holder liquidated shares after a loan soured.
PMI hits 48.6 in October as Chinese demand falters
The decline in sales to Chinese markets was the highest in two years.
Hong Kong is Asia's second most sustainable city
Growing air pollution and housing affordability, however, cloud its outlook.
Hong Kong still trails behind Singapore in ease of doing business
It ranks fourth whilst the Lion City nabbed second place.
Hong Kong inks custom pact with Fiji
It aims to boost cooperation in law enforcement and facilitate trade.
Export growth slows 4.5% to $375b in September amidst typhoon and trade woes
This comes from a 13.1% expansion in August.
Inflation picks up pace at 2.7% in September
The increase in food prices hit 5.1%.
Hong Kong trails behind Singapore in economic competitiveness
The SAR needs to work on its innovation capabilities.
Hong Kong inks meteorological pact to strengthen disaster preparedness
It will collaborate with the World Meteorological Organisation.