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Economy

Hong Kong welcomes 21m tourists in first half of the year

Official data shows that Hong Kong welcomed 21 million visitors in the first half of 2024, marking a 64% year-on-year increase. However, visitors spent fewer nights than in 2023.

Markets

Hong Kong Dollar rally set to peak in July

​​​​​​​The Hong Kong Dollar's gains against the US Dollar are anticipated to peak in July, driven by significant dividend payments from companies listed on the city's stock exchange.

Politics

Foreign residents in Hong Kong offered 5-year travel visa by China

Non-Chinese residents living in Hong Kong and Macau will find it easier to travel to mainland China following Beijing's relaxation of visa regulations, aimed at further integrating these semi-autonomous regions into national development initiatives.

Economy

Hong Kong welcomes 21m tourists in first half of the year

Official data shows that Hong Kong welcomed 21 million visitors in the first half of 2024, marking a 64% year-on-year increase. However, visitors spent fewer nights than in 2023.

Markets

Hong Kong Dollar rally set to peak in July

​​​​​​​The Hong Kong Dollar's gains against the US Dollar are anticipated to peak in July, driven by significant dividend payments from companies listed on the city's stock exchange.

Politics

Foreign residents in Hong Kong offered 5-year travel visa by China

Non-Chinese residents living in Hong Kong and Macau will find it easier to travel to mainland China following Beijing's relaxation of visa regulations, aimed at further integrating these semi-autonomous regions into national development initiatives.

Economy

Hong Kong in 5th place in world’s most competitive economies

Hong Kong rose two positions to fifth in an annual global ranking of the world's most competitive economies, boosted by improved economic performance, which contributed to its rise in the standings.

Markets

HKMA holds key rate steady at 5.75%

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) kept its base rate the same via the overnight discount window at 5.75% on Thursday, following a move by the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged.

Markets

Hong Kong banks urged to upskill workers on AI

The central bank of Hong Kong has said artificial intelligence (AI) will redefine financial services in the city, and urges commercial banks to ready themselves for the impending AI revolution.

Economy

Hong Kong GDP up 2.7% in Q1

Hong Kong’s economy grew 2.7% in Q1 compared to the year before, according to the government on Friday, with tourism and key business and entertainment events set to boost growth for the remainder of the year.

Markets

House prices rise in Hong Kong in March

Last month private home prices in Hong Kong ended a 10-month decline, rising 1.1% from February, following the city's decision to lift restrictions aimed at bolstering the struggling property market.

Markets

Hong Kong's APEC Forum focuses on global supply chain

The APEC China Business Council Hong Kong Forum kicked off on Monday focusing on discussions about stabilising and optimising global industrial and supply chains, as well as advancing sustainable development.

Economy

Hong Kong forecasts 30% spike in tourism over 'golden week'

The tourism sector in Hong Kong is upbeat over their business prospects during the Labour Day' golden week' holiday in China.

Markets

Hong Kong govt. to unveil more steps to boost stock market

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has announced authorities are contemplating further steps to boost the securities market within the Asian financial hub.

Economy

Hong Kong in 5th place in world’s most competitive economies

Hong Kong rose two positions to fifth in an annual global ranking of the world's most competitive economies, boosted by improved economic performance, which contributed to its rise in the standings.

Markets

HKMA holds key rate steady at 5.75%

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) kept its base rate the same via the overnight discount window at 5.75% on Thursday, following a move by the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged.

Markets

Hong Kong banks urged to upskill workers on AI

The central bank of Hong Kong has said artificial intelligence (AI) will redefine financial services in the city, and urges commercial banks to ready themselves for the impending AI revolution.

Economy

Hong Kong GDP up 2.7% in Q1

Hong Kong’s economy grew 2.7% in Q1 compared to the year before, according to the government on Friday, with tourism and key business and entertainment events set to boost growth for the remainder of the year.

Markets

House prices rise in Hong Kong in March

Last month private home prices in Hong Kong ended a 10-month decline, rising 1.1% from February, following the city's decision to lift restrictions aimed at bolstering the struggling property market.

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