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Economy

Hong Kong hikes benchmark rate

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) increased its base rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve announced a rate hike of the same margin.

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posted on 23.03.2023

Economy

HK residents to receive electronic consumption vouchers in April

The Hong Kong government is set to distribute the first lot of electronic consumption vouchers worth HK$3,000 ($382) on 16th April and the second instalment of HK$2,000 three months later.

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posted on 13.03.2023

Economy

Hong Kong’s retail sales grow for second straight month

Retail sales in Hong Kong increased in January for the second consecutive month on improved consumer sentiment.

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posted on 03.03.2023

Economy

Hong Kong hikes benchmark rate

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) increased its base rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve announced a rate hike of the same margin.

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posted on 23.03.2023

Economy

HK residents to receive electronic consumption vouchers in April

The Hong Kong government is set to distribute the first lot of electronic consumption vouchers worth HK$3,000 ($382) on 16th April and the second instalment of HK$2,000 three months later.

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posted on 13.03.2023

Economy

Hong Kong’s retail sales grow for second straight month

Retail sales in Hong Kong increased in January for the second consecutive month on improved consumer sentiment.

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posted on 03.03.2023

Economy

Hong Kong under "tremendous pressure" to rein in spending as deficit soars

Hong Kong is facing pressure to curb spending as it unveils the annual budget on Wednesday after accumulating massive fiscal deficits during the pandemic.

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posted on 21.02.2023

Business

Security law clauses added to land sales in Hong Kong

National security clauses have been added to land sale and short-term rental documents by Hong Kong's Lands Department

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posted on 14.02.2023

Markets

HKMA hikes rates by 25bps

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) increased its base rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Thursday to a 15-year high of 5.0%

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posted on 02.02.2023

Markets

Lunar New Year buoys HK shares

Stocks jumped on Thursday in Hong Kong, registering a gain on the first trading session in the Year of the Rabbit,

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posted on 26.01.2023

Markets

Hong Kong markets to get a boost from China reopening

Markets in Hong Kong will benefit from China’s reopening, says HKEX Chairman Laura Cha

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posted on 17.01.2023

Economy

Hong Kong’s retail sales fall amid challenging outlook

According to the government on Wednesday, retail sales declined in Hong Kong in November, ending two consecutive months of growth.

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posted on 05.01.2023

Economy

Hong Kong economy “likely to gather steam”

The finance secretary for Hong Kong has stressed the need for more resources to accelerate economic recovery in the upcoming budget.

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posted on 19.12.2022

Economy

Hong Kong GDP could rise 7.6% on Covid reopening

As China lifts its Covid curbs and the economy reopens, the largest likely beneficiaries will be Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore

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posted on 12.12.2022

Economy

Hong Kong hikes benchmark rate

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) increased its base rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve announced a rate hike of the same margin.

posted on 23.03.2023

Economy

HK residents to receive electronic consumption vouchers in April

The Hong Kong government is set to distribute the first lot of electronic consumption vouchers worth HK$3,000 ($382) on 16th April and the second instalment of HK$2,000 three months later.

posted on 13.03.2023

Economy

Hong Kong’s retail sales grow for second straight month

Retail sales in Hong Kong increased in January for the second consecutive month on improved consumer sentiment.

posted on 03.03.2023

Economy

Hong Kong under "tremendous pressure" to rein in spending as deficit soars

Hong Kong is facing pressure to curb spending as it unveils the annual budget on Wednesday after accumulating massive fiscal deficits during the pandemic.

posted on 21.02.2023

Business

Security law clauses added to land sales in Hong Kong

National security clauses have been added to land sale and short-term rental documents by Hong Kong's Lands Department

posted on 14.02.2023

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