Hong Kong to raise annual GDP forecast after robust growth in first half of 2026
Hong Kong will raise its full-year economic growth forecast after a stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of…
European wealth turns to Hong Kong as 30 family offices eye operations in the city
Around 30 European family offices have expressed interest in establishing operations in Hong Kong, drawn by the city’s…
IMF lauds resilient Hong Kong economy, but warns of risks linked to Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded the resilience of Hong Kong’s economy, noting a sustained recovery despite…
Hong Kong taxpayers face HK$28 billion Covid bad-loan burden from SMEs
Hong Kong taxpayers may have to shoulder nearly HK$28 billion (US$3.57 billion) in bad loans from a now-defunct,…
Exclusive | Hong Kong job openings hit 6-year low in 69% of sectors amid AI’s ascent
Hong Kong’s fresh graduates are facing increasingly challenging career prospects, with 69 per cent of job sectors recording…
Hong Kong’s strategy for HKIC to prop up city’s office market seen as challenging
Hong Kong’s government-backed investment fund is being redeployed to support the city’s sluggish commercial property sector, signaling authorities’…
No Exchange Fund withdrawal in next 5 years after latest transfers: Paul Chan
Hong Kong does not plan to make another transfer from its Exchange Fund in the next five years,…
Budget reveal: government turns matchmaker with stronger hand in shaping economy
Hong Kong’s finance chief on Wednesday lived up to his credentials as a chartered accountant when he produced…
Exclusive | ‘Huge funds’ for tech hub, incentives for aerospace sector in Hong Kong budget: sources
Hong Kong’s finance chief will earmark substantial funds for a new innovation hub near the border with mainland…
Hong Kong budget 2026-27: beyond balancing the books, what’s at stake?
Simon Leung has been without a full-time job since his contract ended in March 2024, after the Hong…
Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support
Hong Kong’s finance chief has confirmed the city will achieve an early operating account surplus thanks to strong…
Hong Kong roars ahead as top wealth hub, overtaking Singapore
Hong Kong has seen a sharp increase in wealthy clients opening accounts to manage their assets this year,…