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Why the impact of AI is being underestimated and how it will transform business productivity in Hong Kong
Why the impact of AI is being underestimated and how it will transform business productivity in Hong Kong
AI is boosting productivity, opening new career paths, and challenging the status quo.
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Total exports rise 24.7% to $408.8b in February
Meanwhile, imports grew by 29.9% to $472.9b.
Hang Seng Bank upgrades Hong Kong growth forecast to 3.1% in 2026
This will be underpinned by strong domestic and external growth.
HKPC extends half-price support to boost SME upgrading
The concessions will be valid from 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2027.
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Consumer prices up 1.7% in February
The underlying inflation rate increased 1.6% year-on-year.
Unemployment rate dips to 3.8%
Labour force and total employment both edged lower.
Gross national income rises 6.3% in fourth quarter
Net investment income keeps GNI above GDP.
Export volumes rise 29.5% in January
C&SD cautions on Lunar New Year distortion.
Hong Kong amongst top APAC expansion targets amidst rising trade tensions
The region attracted expansion interest from 29% of APAC executives.
Hong Kong ranks ninth in cross-border property capital
Outbound flows reached US$4.93b in 2025.
Major service industries record double-digit gains in business receipts in Q4 2025
By service domain, the Computer and IT services led growth with a 101.8% increase.
Public works offset 23.2% drop in private construction in Q4 2025
Q4 construction value stood at $73.2b as public sector growth partly offsets private sector drop.
SME receipts index rises to 45.3 in February
Business receipts improved in all surveyed sectors.
Budget surplus hits 1.5% of GDP ahead of forecast
Stock duties and profit tax boost the region’s budget.
Deposit inflows outpace Hong Kong lending
Banks face excess liquidity as credit demand lags.
Hong Kong exports rise to $520.6b in January
Imports also climbed by 38.1% to $534.7b during the month.
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