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A concluding statement by an IMF mission that visited Hong Kong forecast that the city’s GDP growth would slow to 2.4 per cent this year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

IMF lauds resilient Hong Kong economy, but warns of risks linked to Mideast war

International body also urges city to pursue medium-term financial reforms, such as introducing goods and services tax, to boost revenue.

Hong Kong property

6 bids for Hong Kong land sale signal renewed confidence despite market caution

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2.5% to 3.5%

Government also raises headline inflation forecast for year to 2.6 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent projected in February’s budget.

Tourists at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront during the Easter holiday in April. Photo: Eugene Lee
Tourists at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront during the Easter holiday in April. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, set to go on sale on Saturday.

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Top-rated air cons in Hong Kong vary by 33% in cooling efficiency, watchdog finds

Models tested included seven reverse-cycle air conditioners, while rest were cooling-only units.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Central office rents set to reverse multi-year slump in second half

Stronger demand has reduced grade-A vacancy rates in Central to a four-year low of 9.6 per cent.

A general view of Hong Kong’s Central district, January 26, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
A general view of Hong Kong’s Central district, January 26, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.

Cathay Pacific

Guy Bradley takes helm as Cathay chairman, Patrick Healy retires after 3 decades

Bradley formally assumes roles of executive director and board chairman following company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Takeover of Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s Central club postponed by 2 months

Source says delay of merger with Carlyle & Co follows meeting of HKGTA members.

The merger of operations at the HKGTA’s Town Club in Central earlier sparked a backlash among members. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong, mainland China spur surge in Asia-Pacific commercial property deals

Office and retail recovery gains traction in first quarter, as Hong Kong transactions jump 367 per cent and mainland China tops the market.

Deal volumes in Hong Kong remain modest in absolute terms, according to analysts. Photo: May Tse
Deal volumes in Hong Kong remain modest in absolute terms, according to analysts. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Would you invest in a play? Hong Kong sets the stage for tokenised funding

‘We also anticipate that future investment tokens and tokenised experiences will be settled using stablecoins,’ fintech group firm says.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong firm eyes untapped market with launch of tailor-made electric minibus

Of city’s more than 4,000 minibuses, only about 10 currently electric, according to industry leader.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui tops Asia luxury retail rents – but loses global crown

City’s luxury retail shows resilience with rising tourist arrivals and new store openings despite global slowdown, according to Savills.

Shoppers queue and snap photos in Tsim Sha Tsui in early May. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium

K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms stop at AsiaWorld-Arena on January 9.

The Weeknd has confirmed two Hong Kong concerts in October. Photo: Getty Images
The Weeknd has confirmed two Hong Kong concerts in October. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Small grocers’ neighbourhood links can help them beat price war, experts say

Latest price war erupted ahead of Mother’s Day with ParknShop, Wellcome offering 12 per cent off for shoppers who met minimum spending threshold.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong records 17% jump in investment led by purchases, construction

Finance chief Paul Chan says growth reflects improving property market, but concedes uneven recovery across different sectors.

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Hong Kong property

Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?

SHKP to benefit as tenants including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander set to move into new office space near high-speed rail station.

Construction at the Lyric Theatre Complex and Artist Square Towers, West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Jelly Tse
Construction at the Lyric Theatre Complex and Artist Square Towers, West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | 100 Hong Kong-linked ships ‘stranded in Strait of Hormuz’ amid Middle East war

Industry leader says figure suggests 2,300 seafarers trapped in strait, with sector’s biggest priority being keeping them supplied.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy members reject Central takeover by Carlyle & Co

Some members of exclusive sports club object to Town Club operations transfer, complaining about unfair access and incompatible patron profiles.

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Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers pack major supermarkets amid ‘price war’ on eve of Mother’s Day

ParknShop and Wellcome offer 12 per cent off purchases, while HKTVmall tries to lure customers with up to 15 per cent off at physical stores.

Crowds of customers at a Wellcome store in Causeway Bay on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Budding Mother’s Day competition as Hong Kong florists prune prices

Crowds flock to Mong Kok market on day before Mother’s Day for colourful bouquets of carnations, roses and other fresh flowers.

Florists on Flower Market Road offer up bouquets for sale on the day before Mother’s Day. Photo: Dickson Lee
Florists on Flower Market Road offer up bouquets for sale on the day before Mother’s Day. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

2 bike-sharing apps vie for Hong Kong riders amid industry’s erratic development

Home-grown Locobike and mainland China’s Helloride must navigate challenging landscape where bicycle lanes and parking facilities are limited.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong secures US$3.5 billion to fund Northern Metropolis and green projects

Global investors pile into city’s latest bond sale, with orders 7.6 times oversubscribed, backing its green finance ambitions.

Hong Kong-UK spying row

Beijing hits out at UK over conviction of 2 men tied to Hong Kong trade office

Foreign ministry accuse UK of abusing the law after Bill Yuen and Peter Wai found guilty of spying on Hong Kong activists in Britain.

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The case has put the role of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices under the spotlight. Photo: Google Maps
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