Economy

Value of Hong Kong exports drop by 1.4% to $388.1b

The value of exports has fallen behind the value of imports.   The value of Hong Kong exports dropped by 1.4% to $388.1b in May, falling behind the...

Value of Hong Kong exports drop by 1.4% to $388.1b

The value of exports has fallen behind the value of imports.   The value of Hong Kong exports dropped by 1.4% to $388.1b in May, falling behind the...

Stop the party! Gov’t prolongs social distancing rules until 13 July

Negative tests are required from customers of bars, pubs, clubs, and nightclubs.

Xi Jinping to grace meeting marking 25th year of HK’s return to motherland 

CE Lam says Xi’s attendance shows central authorities’ support for Hong Kong.

Inflation up by 1.2% YoY in May

It is smaller than the increase in April 2022 with 1.3%.

Deadline for 5G subsidy applications extended to 31 December

The $100m scheme was launched under an anti-epidemic fund.

Joblessness drops to 5.1% in May

The total number of unemployed people stands at 191,400.

Exports rise for the first time in 12 months

It grew 6.3 points to 30.9 points in the second quarter of 2022.

Hong Kong is world's 5th most competitive market

The city jumped two places from last year's ranking.

Lam OKs reappointment of Laura Cha as HKEX head

Cha was elected during a board meeting on 27 April.

Hong Kong retains its crown as most expensive location in the world

Higher prices and stronger currency have allowed the city to continue its reign.

Premature to say if HK is facing a sixth wave: Lam

The city has been seeing an increase in positive cases since the beginning of June.

HK dollar deposits decrease by 0.5% in April

Total deposits with authorised institutions decreased by 0.3% in April.

HKPC launches Green Hall

This will help Hong Kong achieve its carbon neutrality goal before 2050.

Around 1 in 10 Hong Kongers show PTSD symptoms one year after COVID

Unemployment and time spent watching pandemic news were linked to the symptoms.