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Hong Kong’s economic growth slows down as border control remains

The city’s GDP expanded by 7.5% in the second quarter from 7.9% previously.

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Hong Kong’s economic growth slows down as border control remains

The city’s GDP expanded by 7.5% in the second quarter from 7.9% previously.

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Over 50% see home prices to climb in coming year

The growing confidence could be triggered by the improving pandemic situation.

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Hong Kong lenders gear up sustainability initiatives as post-pandemic era dawns

The total combined headcount across 18 banks in the city is down 2,000 from just 12 months ago.

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Exports grow 'strongly' by over 30% to $406.6b in June

The recent surge, however, may dampen recovery in some markets.

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HK’s wealth management business growth may attract China’s onshore investors

Onshore investors from China currently accounts for 10% of the asset and wealth management business in 2020.

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Hong Kong’s economy likely to grow 9.8% in Q2: MS

This is thanks to a low base year and growing external demand.

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Jobless rate drops to 5.5% in June as economy rebounds

This is the fourth consecutive month that the unemployment rate declined.

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More Hong Kong businesses optimistic for Q3: Survey

Around 17% expect the situation to improve against 11% that expect otherwise.

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Recovery in property market likely to remain uneven in H2

The Grade A office market is seen to record a net withdrawal in the second half.

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2 in 5 Hong Kongers are more productive at home: report

This is the highest in the region.

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SMEs sentiments improve despite staying cautious

The diffusion index on business receipts inched up to 45.1 in June.

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Hong Kong leads race to 'normalcy'

With a score of 96%, Hong Kong is the closest out of 50 areas to pre-pandemic normal.

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Banks’ credit losses to revert to pre-COVID levels ahead of end-2022

It will likely decline faster, in light of the anticipated strong economic growth in the city.

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Hong Kong, Singapore resume talks on travel bubble plans

The travel bubble set in May was postponed after the virus resurgence in Singapore.

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Which real estate sectors will benefit most from HK’s recovery?

CBRE reported office and retail sectors are likely to be the biggest gainers.

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Retail sales up 10.5% to $29.6b in May

The sector will remain challenged despite expected boost from e-vouchers launch.

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Hong Kong poised to become 'Nasdaq of the East'

HSBC cites four trends that will dominate Hong Kong’s equity market.

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