Hong Kong

Retail sales value in January grew 7% YoY

The total value is at $36.2b driven by the return of tourists.

Retail sales value in January grew 7% YoY

The total value is at $36.2b driven by the return of tourists.

HKECIC and Hang Seng deliver first green export credit insurance

The very first green financing arrangement will ease export expenses whilst maintaining sustainability.

HK rateable values grow 0.4% to $2.66b YoY

Industrial RVs grew strong amongst all sectors.

Eligible HK elderly may use voucher for outpatient service fees

The voucher may be used to pay for services at Huawei CHC.

Hong Kong, Singapore build stronger data centre hubs despite land limits

But lack of space for expansion remains challenge for top 2 Asian markets 

Jeanette Mao takes new role as HK Express CEO

She will lead the airline in enhancing its operations and customer experience.

Housing Authority sets new rental rates for housing units

Renters can afford a flat in an urban district for $94.9 per square metre.

Retail sales grows 31.3% in February 2023

But provisional online retail sales dropped 4.1% to $2.6b.

HK deposits dip 1.6% to $15.39t in February

Renminbi deposits decreased by 2.8% to RMB813.5b.

Linklaters advises creditors on Sunac China's $80.07b debt restructuring agreement 

The agreement allows the company to extend the debt's maturity. 

Mortgage loans up by 29.1% to $34.2b MoM

But loans for refinancing dipped by 8.8%.

Visa names Paulina Leong as Hong Kong, Macau market lead

Her role as the appointed General Manager is effective immediately.

Mainland tourists could drive Hong Kong’s retail market growth up

Growth in the retail market could reach 25% or pre-pandemic levels.

Hong Kong explores measures to fill labour shortage

Importing foreign workers will continue if they prioritize local workers for opportunities. 

What can lead Hong Kong’s economy to rebound

Economists predict economic growth of 3.5%-4.0% for Hong Kong.