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Breaking news and analysis on Hong Kong's economy and the companies that operate in the city, including its GDP, economic outlook, impact of the coronavirus outbreak, macroeconomic indicators, the local government finance and budget, retail sales, consumption, employment and monetary policy.
Passengers affected by disruptions to Cathay Pacific flights to Riyadh and Dubai queue to make inquiries at the airline’s check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Travellers stuck at Hong Kong airport as some 27 Middle East flights disrupted

Passengers pack city’s airport to inquire about suspended departures to Riyadh, Doha and Qatar as US-Israeli attack on Iran forces airspace closures.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong wants ecotourism, not overtourism

Hong Kong tourism

Scam-hit Cambodia tries to woo Hong Kong but travel agencies have doubts

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

No Exchange Fund withdrawal in next 5 years after latest transfers: Paul Chan

Finance chief assures public the HK$150 billion withdrawal will not be repeated under current medium-range forecast.

The Exchange Fund withdrawal aims to support the Northern Metropolis and other infrastructure projects, according to the finance chief. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fiscal surplus is cause for celebration, not complacency

More creative strategies are needed to secure the city’s long-term liquidity amid an ageing population and increased infrastructure spending.

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Hong Kong housing

Some Hong Kong landlords spend millions fixing subdivided flats ahead of new law

As some rush to revamp subdivided flats before the new law takes effect, others hesitate, wary of exact requirements, hidden costs and uncertain returns.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Editorial | As Hong Kong’s economy recovers, it must drive Northern Metropolis

While the government’s proposal to dip into the Exchange Fund is unusual, new economic and geopolitical circumstances call for fresh thinking.

A model of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, located in the Northern Metropolis of Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong to offer 9 residential sites to developers in 2026-27 land sale plan

Sites include three from previous programme and are expected to yield about 6,650 flats, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Sino Land posts steady profit amid market improvements

Chairman Daryl Ng highlights the city’s encouraging property sales performance in the second half of 2025.

US-China trade war

Hong Kong exports surge 33.8% in January thanks to rebound from 2025’s low base

Value of Hong Kong’s exports of goods rose in January to HK$520.6 billion.

Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. “Exports to most markets and of most major commodities increased visibly,” a government spokesman said. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s ‘king of shops’ sells home on The Peak for US$41.3 million

Veteran retail property investor says there is no point in holding on to the flat amid low rental yield and sluggish leasing market.

General view of Mount Nicholson on The Peak. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Paul Chan confident Hong Kong can handle debt of bond-driven growth

Finance chief insists city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very safe’.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong set for 53.8 million visitor arrivals in 2026, up by 8%

Tourism minister also reveals 22-year-old ‘A Symphony of Lights’ will be dropped in favour of new offerings.

Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

Panama raids CK Hutchison subsidiary office, days after taking over canal ports

Panamanian media says local authorities searched office of Panama Ports Company, which operated Balboa and Cristobal ports until this week.

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Panamanian police search a Panama Ports Company office. Photo Reuters
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s higher stamp duty will not stop luxury homebuyers from China

Mainland buyers accounted for about 80 per cent of the HK$100 million-plus deals in the city so far this year, according to Centaline.

A total of 48 HK$100 million-plus property deals worth HK$10.4 billion have been completed so far this year. Photo: Roy Issa
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.

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Hong Kong property

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

The city’s commercial property market remains on a sustained downturn, as rents continue to fall and vacancy rates soar.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

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

EV car dealer says sales surged seventeenfold across 12 stores on Wednesday, jumping from daily average of 20 cars to about 340 by midnight.

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Customers at a Geely electric vehicle showroom in Kowloon Bay. Photo: Jelly Tse
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 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.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget. Photo: Sam Tsang
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
Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

Opinion | Panama’s ports grab may be politically expedient, but at what cost?

In global logistics, reliability is currency. When commitments become provisional, the cost is measured not only in legal fees but in confidence.

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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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Editorial | Budget sets Hong Kong up for its next phase of growth

The city’s improving economy and public finances have enabled a raft of tax allowances and concessions, but a volatile global environment means sustaining fiscal discipline remains critical.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po delivering his annual budget address in the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on February 25. Photo: AFP
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’s Exchange Fund is the government’s main investment arm and de facto sovereign wealth fund. Photo: Sun Yeung
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 to set up first national innovation centre outside mainland China

Finance chief Paul Chan says city will also establish a high-level steering committee to spearhead AI development.

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