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The city was previously expected to record a HK$67 billion deficit for the 2025-26 financial year, which ends on March 31. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong records HK$2.9 billion consolidated surplus for 2025-26. Here’s how

Economists optimistic for 2026-27, pointing to stabilised property market and transfer of finances between government funds or accounts.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong banks’ collateral asset valuations to continue declining in 2026: S&P

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hongkongers rush to showrooms as EV tax breaks end, ‘quotas’ sell for HK$60,000

Hong Kong sports

Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.

Kenneth Fok praised teams like Hong Kong’s handball side, who largely pay their own way when competing abroad. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kenneth Fok praised teams like Hong Kong’s handball side, who largely pay their own way when competing abroad. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

AI committee can help Hong Kong start-ups ‘tackle legal, geopolitical hurdles’

Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry.

Hong Kong property

SHKP, Hong Kong’s bellwether developer, posts 36% jump in first-half net profit

The company plans to launch many new residential projects over the next 10 months, including the second phase of Cullinan Harbour in Kai Tak.

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Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget

A deep dive into the data from Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget announcement, looking at the government’s growing revenue and increasing investment in infrastructure.

Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Paul Chan defends budget strategy as Hongkongers slam lack of ‘sweeteners’

‘I am disappointed that giving out money or consumption vouchers has fallen off the radar,’ resident says.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong budget: everything you need to know from tax breaks to a big bet on AI

Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled a slew of initiatives in his annual budget address, ranging from relief measures to spending big on AI.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: ‘Symphony of Lights’ to go dark under tourism revamp

Tourism Board to launch light festivals ‘across various locations at different times of year to replace A Symphony of Lights,’ Paul Chan says.

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Hong Kong’s lightshow fixture will come to an end this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Budget reveal: government turns matchmaker with stronger hand in shaping economy

This year’s budget and clear adoption of national goals show Hong Kong government playing a greater role in the economy.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget at Legislative Council in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee
Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget at Legislative Council in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Rare Exchange Fund withdrawal to pay for Northern Metropolis, other big schemes

Paul Chan has proposed transferring HK$150 billion from the Exchange Fund in the coming two years.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong’s virtual asset sector considered for taxation under policy review

Latest budget announces new government committee to be tasked with reviewing Hong Kong’s tax policies.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals

Northern Metropolis, San Tin Technopole cornerstones of innovation and technology strategy, finance chief Paul Chan says in budget address.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong boosts investment body’s role in property sector, tech investment drive

Hong Kong Investment Corporation aims to draw overseas funds into commercial property projects, while advancing open-source RISC-V chip initiatives.

Financial secretary Paul Chan has expanded the Hong Kong Investment Corporation’s role in commercial property. Photo: Jelly Tse
Financial secretary Paul Chan has expanded the Hong Kong Investment Corporation’s role in commercial property. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Paul Chan’s new budget sets aside HK$30 billion to kick-start Northern Metropolis

Companies overseeing megaproject’s Hetao Hong Kong Park, San Tin Technopole and Hung Shui Kiu Industrial Park to each get HK$10 billion.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s home prices reach 19-month high as rise gathers pace

‘We expect Hong Kong’s residential market in 2026 to remain resilient and positive,’ CBRE’s Hannah Jeong says.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Here is how you and businesses will benefit from Hong Kong budget sweeteners hike

Authorities will offer sweeteners of about HK$22 billion to residents and businesses, up from HK$7.8 billion.

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The budget also proposed increasing tax allowances from 2026-27, with the basic allowance and the single parent allowance rising from the current HK$132,000 to HK$145,000. Photo: Jelly Tse
The budget also proposed increasing tax allowances from 2026-27, with the basic allowance and the single parent allowance rising from the current HK$132,000 to HK$145,000. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Investments, tax breaks: what’s in it for you in Hong Kong’s budget 2026-27

From industry funding to relief measures for ordinary Hongkongers, here are eight key takeaways from finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget.

Banking & finance

HSBC to boost spending in Hong Kong, other high-growth markets to US$1.8 billion

HSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Budget: Hong Kong bets big on AI, chips, Northern Metropolis – as it happened

Financial secretary will lead tax policy review and seek HK$20 billion in funding for cross-border I&T hub and tech zone.

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Finance minister Paul Chan (second from left). Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Exclusive | All eyes on latest Hong Kong investment darling HKIC

HKIC set to come up as key highlight in finance chief Paul Chan’s budget blueprint, sources say.

The Hong Kong Investment Cooperation was set up to use the government’s reserves to boost the city’s economy. Photo: Sun Yeung
The Hong Kong Investment Cooperation was set up to use the government’s reserves to boost the city’s economy. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Exclusive | Tech hub, aerospace industry set for major boost in Hong Kong budget: sources

Officials eye ‘tripartite cooperation’ between developers and tech firms to drive Northern Metropolis progress.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Can Paul Chan’s budget help Hong Kong’s economy strike a purple patch?

South China Morning Post examines how political and economic factors will shape budget and what Hongkongers can expect from it.

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Why China’s rise as a ‘financial superpower’ could depend on Hong Kong

From the yuan’s growth as a global currency to IPO funding to tokenisation, the city is a linchpin in Beijing’s ambitions.

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