Economy

MICE rebounds in H1 2024 with 21 million visitors

Amongst overnight visitors, MICE arrivals accounted for 700,000 visitors.

MICE rebounds in H1 2024 with 21 million visitors

Amongst overnight visitors, MICE arrivals accounted for 700,000 visitors.

HK, Cambodia sign 13 MoUs to boost trade and investment

The CE encourages Cambodian businesses to partner with Hong Kong.

Retail sales value fall 9.7% YoY to $29.9b in June

The government attributed the decline to changing consumption patterns.

Hong Kong exports up 10.7% in June

Imports also rose by 9% to $429.2b.

HK inks consultancy pact to build East Kowloon eco-transit system

The green mass transit system will span 7 kilometers in total.

Hong Kong hits record 1.44 million local companies in H1

A total of 324 licenses were given out to trust or company service providers.

Hong Kong employers increasingly hiring contract workers

The demand is driven by transformation projects and demand for flexibility.

Breadwinners burdened with finances of 3 dependents on average

Over 1 in 2 respondents manages the finances of spouses and parents/ in-laws.

Gov’t passes bill to boost social worker standards

Secretary Sun emphasised the importance of social workers in national security.

Hong Kong enacts 'patent box' tax concession

This include offering a 5% tax rate on qualifying profits from patents.

Hong Kong eyes low-altitude economy

It will focus on developing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies.

Hong Kong enhances Deposit Protection Scheme

It raises the protection limit from $500,000 to $800,000.

Hong Kong IPO market slated for resurgence in H2

PwC Hong Kong is “cautiously optimistic” for the market.

Gov’t to to enhance trade services liberalisation with China

The new measures will offer Hong Kong businesses more opportunities in China.

Surge in exports to Mainland China boosts Hong Kong’s trade

The trade forecast was revised upward from a maximum of 6% to 11% amidst export growth.