Economy
Hong Kong's growth dips amidst high policy rates
                                                                                 
                    
                    The expansion will be driven by the recovery of tourism, and consumer spending.
                
                                
            Hong Kong's growth dips amidst high policy rates
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The expansion will be driven by the recovery of tourism, and consumer spending.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    HSBC unveils $1b ASEAN Growth Fund for digital platform players
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The amount will be used to lend to digital companies to boost their operations.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong pins hopes on policy shift to hit 2.5% GDP target
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Private residential property prices declined by 5.4% in 4Q23.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong maintains fourth place in global finance index
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The Government attributes the current ranking to the “one country, two systems” principle.
                    
                                        
                    
                New public rental housing income and asset limits set after economic review
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Current economic outlook and past practices in income limit reviews were amongst the factors considered in the adjustments.
                    
                                        
                    
                Henderson Investment suffers $72m loss in 2023
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It was mainly attributed to lower sales at APITA at Taikoo Shing.
Henderson Investment Limited reported a $72m loss for the fiscal year ending 31...
                    
                                        
                    
                OASES engages 300 strategic enterprises for Hong Kong’s development
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The office aims to reach out to more strategic enterprises in the future.
                    
                                        
                    
                Exports volume climbs 28.6% YoY in January
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Imports also rose by double digits.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gross national income climbs 8.8% YoY to $3.3t in 2023
                                                                                                 
                        
                        In real terms, GNI increased by 4.9% YoY.
                    
                                        
                    
                Lower rates not enough to halt Hong Kong’s slowing economic growth: Natixis
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Ongoing property woes a growing issue for its largest source of tax income.
                    
                                        
                    
                Life Sciences industry offers investors high risks, rewards
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The life sciences capital scene is struggling with few revenue sources.
                    
                                        
                    
                Two Sessions conclusion fuels Hong Kong’s goals for future development
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The Two sessions’ key theme is new quality productive forces.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong emerges as 10th most globalised market
                                                                                                 
                        
                        In 2023 edition of the index, Hong Kong ranked 31st out of 181 markets.
                    
                                        
                    
                Greater Bay Area’s development boosts HK competitiveness
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Hong Kong is in a unique position to enhance its role as an offshore renminbi service hub.
                    
                                        
                    
                Trade value to mainland dampens in 2023
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Total exports to the mainland are 6.5% YoY.
                    
                                        
                    
                Construction sector sees 4.2% growth in Q423, totaling $71.3b
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Main contractors saw an 8.8% nominal increase in total GVCW, reaching $271.0b, in 2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov’t announces tax concession plans
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The tax concessions will benefit over 2m taxpayers and 3m properties.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                             
                             
                     
                             
           
                                 
                                 
                                 
               
                                     
                                     
                                     
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                