Economy

House price declines in Hong Kong accelerate during July

Hong Kong's private home prices experienced a sharper decline in July, marking the third consecutive month of decreases.

Economy

Hong Kong economy grows 3.3% in Q2

Hong Kong’s economy maintained its growth in the second quarter of 2024, with real GDP increasing by 3.3% year-on-year.

Economy

HK architects urge government to advance public projects to safeguard sector

Hong Kong’s architectural industry has called on the government to expedite public projects to prevent the sector from contracting, cautioning that multiple unsuccessful land bids have led some companies to lay off workers or put employees on unpaid leave.

Economy

House price declines in Hong Kong accelerate during July

Hong Kong's private home prices experienced a sharper decline in July, marking the third consecutive month of decreases.

Economy

Hong Kong economy grows 3.3% in Q2

Hong Kong’s economy maintained its growth in the second quarter of 2024, with real GDP increasing by 3.3% year-on-year.

Economy

HK architects urge government to advance public projects to safeguard sector

Hong Kong’s architectural industry has called on the government to expedite public projects to prevent the sector from contracting, cautioning that multiple unsuccessful land bids have led some companies to lay off workers or put employees on unpaid leave.

Economy

Hong Kong to increase market reach in second half of 2024

Hong Kong plans to broaden its market reach in the second half of this year to strengthen connections with investors in Europe, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East

Markets

HK legislator pushes for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Pro-crypto Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Johnny Ng has urged the special administrative region to “research and consider” the possibility of including Bitcoin in its strategic financial reserves.

Economy

Hong Kong welcomes 21m tourists in first half of the year

Official data shows that Hong Kong welcomed 21 million visitors in the first half of 2024, marking a 64% year-on-year increase. However, visitors spent fewer nights than in 2023.

Markets

Hong Kong Dollar rally set to peak in July

​​​​​​​The Hong Kong Dollar's gains against the US Dollar are anticipated to peak in July, driven by significant dividend payments from companies listed on the city's stock exchange.

Politics

Foreign residents in Hong Kong offered 5-year travel visa by China

Non-Chinese residents living in Hong Kong and Macau will find it easier to travel to mainland China following Beijing's relaxation of visa regulations, aimed at further integrating these semi-autonomous regions into national development initiatives.

Economy

Hong Kong in 5th place in world’s most competitive economies

Hong Kong rose two positions to fifth in an annual global ranking of the world's most competitive economies, boosted by improved economic performance, which contributed to its rise in the standings.

Markets

HKMA holds key rate steady at 5.75%

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) kept its base rate the same via the overnight discount window at 5.75% on Thursday, following a move by the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged.

Markets

Hong Kong banks urged to upskill workers on AI

The central bank of Hong Kong has said artificial intelligence (AI) will redefine financial services in the city, and urges commercial banks to ready themselves for the impending AI revolution.

Hong Kong to increase market reach in second half of 2024

Economy

Hong Kong to increase market reach in second half of 2024

Hong Kong plans to broaden its market reach in the second half of this year to strengthen connections with investors in Europe, the United States, Australia, and the Middle East

HK legislator pushes for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Markets

HK legislator pushes for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Pro-crypto Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Johnny Ng has urged the special administrative region to “research and consider” the possibility of including Bitcoin in its strategic financial reserves.

Hong Kong welcomes 21m tourists in first half of the year

Economy

Hong Kong welcomes 21m tourists in first half of the year

Official data shows that Hong Kong welcomed 21 million visitors in the first half of 2024, marking a 64% year-on-year increase. However, visitors spent fewer nights than in 2023.

Hong Kong Dollar rally set to peak in July

Markets

Hong Kong Dollar rally set to peak in July

​​​​​​​The Hong Kong Dollar's gains against the US Dollar are anticipated to peak in July, driven by significant dividend payments from companies listed on the city's stock exchange.

Foreign residents in Hong Kong offered 5-year travel visa by China

Politics

Foreign residents in Hong Kong offered 5-year travel visa by China

Non-Chinese residents living in Hong Kong and Macau will find it easier to travel to mainland China following Beijing's relaxation of visa regulations, aimed at further integrating these semi-autonomous regions into national development initiatives.

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Moody’s cuts Hong Kong outlook
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Policy address to boost “stability” of Hong Kong’s property market
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