Economy

Australia to ink free trade deal with Hong Kong

Two-way trade between the pair is around $93.44b.

Unemployment rate steady at 2.8% in May-July

This translates to around 114,700 unemployed Hong Kongers.

Beijing to launch smart cards for Mainland-based Hong Kongers in GBA push

Cardholders will enjoy same access to public services as Mainland counterparts.

California embraces Hong Kong market as trade war squeezes export options

US cherries sold in the SAR in August were around 10% cheaper than last summer.

Hong Kong's startup growth hit by weak Greater Bay Area links

Homegrown firms have trouble accessing new markets which could open the doors for talent and suppliers.

Hong Kong mid-year population up 0.8% to 7.45 million

Birth numbers (55,000) outweighed mortality rates (47,300).

Hong Kong is more liveable than Singapore

The SAR is at 35th place whilst the Lion City is at 37th.

Exports grind to a halt at 0.7% growth in June

The fall comes from a 12.9% expansion in May.

PMI hits 48.2 in July as trade jitters shake markets

Business sentiment plunged to a near two-year low.

Exports weather through trade woes after rising 12.9% in May

Trade to the Mainland and Japan registered double-digit growth.

PMI further plummets to 47.7 in June as costs skyrocket

Inflation levels for purchase costs hit a six year high.