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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.
General view of Mount Nicholson on The Peak. Photo: Martin Chan
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.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

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

Hong Kong tourism

New show to replace ‘Symphony of Lights’ at tourist spots in second half of year

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.

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.

A general view of the skyline in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has said the government’s relief measures totalled HK$22 billion and that it must remain financially cautious. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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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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Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget at Legislative Council in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee
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 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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Hong Kong held an AI and Robotics Fest last November. Photo: Karma Lo
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 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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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

‘Steady as she goes’ as Hong Kong bids farewell to deficits

Financial Secretary Paul Chan pledges caution as he presents budget aimed at stoking growth and innovation.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his annual budget speech. (Photo: AFP)
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.

The AI and robotics industry is among several key sectors that will receive a boost in government spending, according to Hong Kong’s latest budget. Karma Lo
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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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
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.

An aerial view of the San Tin Technopole development, part of the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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Banking & finance

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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