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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.
David Webb with his website displayed on his computer, photographed at his Shiu Fai Terrace home in 2000. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong

Legal Tales | Late corporate activist David Webb showed why transparency benefits Hong Kong

Webb’s website reported on suspicious corporate wrongdoings under an open system that improved city’s governance and exercise of the rule of law.

Hang Seng Bank

Opinion | Hang Seng Bank’s delisting from the index it created signals a shift

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UAE

Ras Al Khaimah turns to Hong Kong for UAE’s first casino resort

Interest rates

HKMA warns of risks as Hong Kong follows Fed in keeping interest rate unchanged

Analysts see the first US rate cut in June, with a falling Hong Kong interbank rate set to bring relief to borrowers.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority kept its base rate unchanged at 4 per cent on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Vanuatu seeks Hong Kong’s regulatory expertise, woos investors and tourists

Prime Minister Jotham Napat calls visit ‘pivotal moment’ for bilateral relations, as delegation meets senior officials, including Chief Executive John Lee.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reports record earnings in 2025

The Exchange Fund’s full-year earnings jumped 51 per cent to HK$331 billion (US$42 billion), from HK$218.8 billion in 2024.

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Hong Kong society

Warning over AI threats as Hong Kong hit by record number of cyberattacks

‘We need more top-down guidance on how to better use AI. This is an inevitable trend,’ Hong Kong Productivity Council says.

Cyberattacks in Hong Kong hit a record high in 2025. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s US$8 billion wealth fund eyes fintech, aerospace and AI for growth

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation will use the city’s advantages amid global competition, geopolitical challenges, CEO Clara Chan says.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices snap 3-year downturn as rents surge to a new high

The property market has turned a corner, buoyed by rate cuts, stock gains and talent schemes, analysts say.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s future as a financial centre looks golden

Tangible progress, including a gold trading deal with Shanghai, on display at the Asian Financial Forum shows the city is far from losing its edge.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (centre) and People’s Bank of China Deputy Governor Zhou Lan (second from left) witness the cooperation agreement between the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of Hong Kong and the Shanghai Gold Exchange at the 19th Asian Financial Forum at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on January 26. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims

Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases.

Minor car accidents have resulted in hefty compensation claims. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s exports jump 15.4% in 2025 to ‘historical high’

City’s trade to be supported by sustained global growth, improved ties with new markets and strong demand for AI products, authorities say.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong records US$95 million worth of luxury home deals in a single day

The surge in luxury home deals comes amid a recovery in Hong Kong’s residential property segment.

Banking & finance

FSDC urges Hong Kong to focus on Africa-Asia financial corridor

City can unlock opportunities providing capital for companies and Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure projects, advisory council says.

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Gold in Hong Kong

Explainer | Why Hong Kong’s gold ambitions run through Shanghai

As Hong Kong and Shanghai deepen cooperation in the gold market, officials are hailing the agreement as ‘the dawn of a new chapter’.

Gold bricks displayed at Hong Kong Gold Exchange. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong tourism

Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record

Hotel and retail industry leaders say authorities should explore more cultural tie-ups to promote the Hong Kong brand, heritage.

Hong Kong property

Mainland Chinese investor snaps up Hong Kong luxury home for US$22 million

Mid-Levels West deal highlights continued strong demand for Hong Kong’s trophy homes, driven largely by mainland Chinese buyers.

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Banking & finance

Digital finance forum: AI, data to smooth trade-finance processes

Bankers from HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and ICBC Asia tout technology innovation to ease pain points for trade-finance clients.

Permanent secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Salina Yan speaks at the Development & Innovation of AI for Digital Finance forum at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

How lower US interest rates can help Hongkongers amid steady local prime rates

Most new mortgages, many corporate loans are based on interbank rates, which will continue to fall, monetary authority’s deputy chief says.

Mainland China

Hong Kong’s foreign, mainland Chinese firms hit record high as gold deal hailed

John Lee highlights ‘unprecedented achievements’, unveils landmark pact to develop gold trading ecosystem, including clearing platform with Shanghai.

Banking & finance

US asset manager Federated Hermes moves ahead with Hong Kong office plan

Office in city is ‘vital’ to service financial institutions ‘where they’re seeing a lot of their growth’, executive says.

A view of Central on November 14, 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Trade finance in Hong Kong set for a competitive tech upgrade

Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech upgrade will streamline SME trade finance and help build the city’s digital trade infrastructure.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech road map aims to modernise the city’s trade finance landscape and strengthen connectivity with mainland China and Asean trade corridors. Photo: Shutterstock
Qianhai

Qianhai to strengthen role as key partner to Hong Kong

Dual-headquarters hub will enable Hong Kong-based unicorns to benefit from the free flow of capital, data and resources.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong MPF operator tightens identity verification process in wake of scam

Head of Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority says government ‘cannot fail’ to protect Hongkongers’ retirement savings.

Hong Kong

The Henderson is ‘World’s Best Property’ as Hong Kong shines in building awards

Developer overcame problems to install curved glass panels that were heat and typhoon resistant, among other green and energy-saving features.

A view of The Henderson’s curved glass facade. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

All signs point to rebound in Hong Kong’s housing market: Morgan Stanley analyst

A combination of factors – falling interest rates, rising rents and stamp duty removal – bodes well for the market after years of downturn.

Praveen Choudhary, head of Asia gaming, Hong Kong and India property research at Morgan Stanley, has covered Asian property markets through many boom-and-bust cycles. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong entertainment

Blackpink fever hits Hong Kong as Rosé delights in local snack on way to stage

Thousands of fans from the city and beyond pack Kai Tak Stadium as the girl group kick off the final leg of their record-breaking Deadline world tour.

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China-Canada relations

Hong Kong ‘pivotal’ to rebuilding Canada-China academic links, experts say

Hong Kong positioned as bridge for fresh collaboration between Ottawa and Beijing in higher education, engineering, research and innovation.

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