Economy

Exchange Fund assets hit $3.9t in July

The assets reflected a $7.3b increase from the figures reported in June.

Exchange Fund assets hit $3.9t in July

The assets reflected a $7.3b increase from the figures reported in June.

Government deficit hits $2.5b in July

Fiscal reserves stood at $986.6 billion as at July 31.

Total exports value up 7.3% to $326.6b

Re-exports also edged up 7.4% to $322.9b.

Hong Kong's July inflation up 2%

Underlying inflation rate also edged up 2%.

Hong Kong is less liveable than Singapore: study

Ten places separate the two rivals in the rankings.

Hong Kong's economy grew 3.8% in 2Q17

Real GDP growth forecast for 2017 was revised upwards.

Hong Kong's RMB deposits up 0.2%

Overall foreign-currency deposits inched up 0.4%.

Government surplus hit $40.1b in June

Expenditure reached $40.6b during the month.

Mortgage loans up 5.6% to $44b

Primary market transactions rose 19.2%.

Exchange Fund gains $126.5b in 1H17

Total assets now stand at $3.9t.

Hong Kong's total exports up 11.1%

Whilts goods imports rose 10.4%.

Consumer prices in Hong Kong inched up by 1.9%

Food, housing, and transport prices rose.

Hong Kong inks trade pact with Australia

Recognised operators from both places can enjoy reciprocal benefits.

SMEs are not throwing in the towel just yet

These businesses are getting more confident of economic and business growth.