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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.
Spectators gather along Victoria Harbour hours before Hong Kong’s National Day fireworks display, braving the sweltering heat to secure a good view. Photo: Elson Li
Spectators gather along Victoria Harbour hours before Hong Kong’s National Day fireworks display, braving the sweltering heat to secure a good view. Photo: Elson Li
Taiwan

Hong Kong crowds brave the heat to secure spots for National Day fireworks

About 260,000 people are expected to watch the 23-minute spectacle over Victoria Harbour with many arriving hours early despite the sweltering heat.

Hong Kong tourism

National Day: Hongkongers visit Shenzhen for shopping and 60cm egg tarts

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s National Day perks draw locals, surprise tourists

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must balance boosting public housing supply with other goals

The plan to build public housing on part of the Fanling golf course pitted conservation against development and social privilege against community needs.

The Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling in December 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong stock market

New World Development posts HK$26.8b loss after 11 Skies termination

The conglomerate booked HK$18.3 billion in impairments and provisions tied to the ill-fated mall project.

Hong Kong stock market

DFI Retail sells stake in Maxim’s in return for Starbucks business, US$340m

DFI Retail will take over control of 1,100 Starbucks outlets across Asia as part of the deal, with Maxim’s buying back its 50 per cent stake.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong route linking Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O to fully open in December

Route 6’s completion to be marked by opening of key section of long-awaited Central Kowloon Route.

The Central Kowloon Route passes by Kai Tak Hospital. Photo: Karma Lo
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong to expand IP financing sandbox after 7 firms secure cheaper loans

Scheme helps businesses secure larger loans at lower interest rates, as banks take companies’ IP valuations into account, HKMA says.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong urged to boost private housing supply as student demand jumps 45%

Government forecasts annual demand for non-local student housing at 2,310 flats over next decade, 45 per cent higher than last year’s estimate.

Hong Kong property

‘Hiccup’ or ‘stall’? What rising interest rates mean for Hong Kong home prices

The spectre of looming interest rate rises has revived memories of the 2022 downturn, but the damage will be less severe this time, analysts say.

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Higher interest rates are expected to put Hong Kong’s property market under pressure. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

China bans online financial promos by private brokers to stop loan misuse

The new regulations start today and will only allow financial institutions and third-party internet platforms to carry out online marketing.

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The headquarters building of the People’s Bank of China in Beijing which is responsible for carrying out monetary policy and regulation of financial institutions in mainland China. Photo: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Hong Kong

Opinion | Raising Hong Kong’s birth rate is an economic imperative

Economies competing in an AI-driven future will need more highly skilled workers, not fewer. Low fertility is not only a social challenge – it’s an economic threat.

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Hong Kong stock market

Only 0.26% of Hong Kong executives have specialist AI skills: report

The city’s firms have a severe lack of AI and cybersecurity expertise at the board level, leaving them ‘ill prepared’ for the coming era, report finds.

Hong Kong property

The Vertex saga rolls on as former Evergrande project’s developer hit with fine

Twin City failed to properly record transaction details for the residential project in Cheung Sha Wan, according to the government.

The Vertex is a residential development made up of two high-rise towers in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon. Photo: Google
Hong Kong property

Eunis Chan, Angela Leong sell luxury Hong Kong homes as rate rises loom

Spike in high-end transactions may be short-lived as inventory clears and buyers adopt wait-and-see stance, agents say.

A view of Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels area from Two Pacific Place on July 16, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
IPO

Hong Kong’s IPO revival faces test as 3 new stocks stumble on debut

The city’s busiest week for listings since July comes after a mixed third quarter when 14 of 30 new stocks debuted below their offer prices.

Hong Kong society

MTR worker, winner at global vocational competition, will apply insights to job

Technician Gordon Tang’s silver medal is among 15 prizes won by Hong Kong team across different fields at WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.

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Hong Kong tourism

5 things to do over the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday in Hong Kong

From fireworks along Victoria Harbour to cycling through the New Territories, here are five suggestions on how to spend the holiday.

Crowds enjoy the fireworks display from Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai on October 1 last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ influx fears?

City bracing for 1.29 million mainland visitors, with places such as Po Pin Chau, Cheung Chau and Wong Mau Chau topping travel itineraries.

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China property

Plan to turn Hong Kong office block into flats rejected despite high vacancies

The Town Planning Board’s decision has cast a potential shadow over future applications while sellers struggle to fill commercial buildings.

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Hong Kong

Strong AI demand prompts Hong Kong trade body to raise export growth forecast

Trade Development Council expects Hong Kong’s merchandise exports to grow by as much as 47 per cent.

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Broad-based demand from Hong Kong’s key export markets is also likely to continue, according to research. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong wage index rises 3.4% in June, with government expecting further gains

Adjusting for inflation, the overall real wage rate grew by 1.6 per cent year on year, keeping basic pay growth ahead of rising living costs.

Wages continued to increase solidly in the second quarter, the government said. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong tourism

Mainland Chinese visitors make 439,532 trips to Hong Kong over Mid-Autumn break

Tourism industry representative also expects hotel occupancy of over 90 per cent in popular districts for coming National Day ‘golden week’.

Hong Kong

Letters | As youth lose jobs to AI, Hong Kong must act

Readers discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on Hong Kong’s labour market, and preventing teen suicides.

Hong Kong tourism

Fireworks, free rides and dining deals: how to mark National Day in Hong Kong

City rolls out array of deals from half-price movie tickets to discounts for attractions, as it welcomes 1.29 million mainland visitors.

People gather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to watch the National Day fireworks show last year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

Hong Kong to close deals with firms from strategic sectors in months: Paul Chan

Finance chief says cross-departmental committee in ‘close discussions’ with several firms over setting up operations in city.

The government will help firms secure approvals from authorities, including bringing in expertise unavailable in the local market, the finance chief says. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Opinion | How Hong Kong is trying a new solution to its land value problem

After decades of lucrative land sales, can the city finally build a system in which the land itself creates economic value?

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Paul Chan

China-US dialogue will ease concerns, but competition will remain: Paul Chan

Hong Kong’s finance chief gives a wide-ranging interview on geopolitics, the coming Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting and more.

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