Economy

Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June

Hong Kong's retail sales slip 24.8% in June

The decline softened as the local epidemic abated during the month.

GDP sinks 9% in Q2

Private consumption expenditure continues to counter the growing public consumption.

Exports down 1.3% in June

Exports to major markets outside Asia saw double-digit decline.

Hong Kong recovery may take longer than expected, Chan says

He once again urged landlords to offer tenants rental concessions to ride out the impact.

Unemployment widens to 6.2% in Q2

Underemployment rate similarly inched up to 3.7%.

Inflation edged up 0.7% in June

The relaxed spike in June was due to the moderated price increases in pork.

28% of businesses expect worse business conditions in Q3

Real estate and professional services are some of the sectors projecting fewer sales output.

Exports down 6.7% in May

Double-digit declines were recorded for the total export volume to India and the US.

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Hong Kong to drive GBA's second stage of growth

It will provide a gateway to global capital markets for mainland Chinese firms in the region.

Government rolls out subsidy for precious metals trading industry

This is said to provide relief to members and practitioners registered with CGSE.

Employment Support Scheme to disburse fifth batch of wage subsidies

This batch will receive an average wage subsidy of about $460,000.

Hong Kong ranked as sixth priciest market for expats globally

Prices dropped amidst a double whammy of the political unrest and the pandemic.

Local startup scene attracts overseas founders to set up in Hong Kong

Startups are getting a lot of opportunities from various subsidies and partnerships.

Hong Kong's IPO market reached $87.5b in H1 2020

This is a 22% increase from the same period in 2019.

Hong Kong, Thailand establish special travel arrangement

It aims to explore relaxation measures to resume cross-boundary business exchange.

Second batch of Employment Support Scheme subsidies released

Employers received a total of $6.5b to get through from June to August.