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Hong Kong economy

  • Sunday, 13 October, 2024
    In charts: Hong Kong’s economy is struggling to recover lost ground

    Falling rates and Chinese stimulus offer glimmers of hope but the financial hub’s property, tourism and retail sectors are still suffering

  • Monday, 16 September, 2024
    IPOs
    Hong Kong market still feeling the chill as aircon maker Midea floats

    $4bn secondary listing is exchange’s biggest offering since 2021 but does not signal a revival, say analysts

    Employees work on an air conditioner production line at a Midea factory in Wuhan, in central China’s Hubei province
  • Monday, 2 September, 2024
    New World Development Co Ltd
    Hong Kong property developer warns of first annual loss in 20 years

    New World Development shares closed down 13%

    The image shows K11 Atelier King's Road, a modern office tower developed by New World Development, located in North Point, Hong Kong, China. The building features a distinctive design with greenery on its lower levels and glass panels on the upper floors. Surrounding the tower are various other high-rise buildings and a few vehicles on the street.
  • Saturday, 31 August, 2024
    News in-depth
    Hong Kong service workers told to smile more to attract tourists

    Chinese territory launches courtesy campaign over fears reputation for rudeness is hurting economy

  • Saturday, 29 June, 2024
    Hong Kong’s exclusive clubs rocked by economic slowdown and expat exodus

    Prices on secondary market for lifetime memberships continue to slide post-pandemic as city’s troubles squeeze demand

    Yachts parked at the Aberdeen marina in Hong Kong
  • Monday, 27 May, 2024
    Hong Kong woos Chinese mainlanders eager for more cash and freedom

    Territory tries to maintain allure in wake of pandemic and political crackdown

    Tourists from mainland China enter Hong Kong through the Lo Wu border checkpoint
  • Wednesday, 8 May, 2024
    The Big Read
    The painful slump in Hong Kong property

    Prices and rents have fallen amid higher interest rates and a slowdown in China. Some experts warn that recovery could be elusive

    Montage image of Hong Kong skyline, with red background and chart lines
  • Monday, 1 April, 2024
    Hong Kong’s port loses ground as exporters pivot to mainland China

    Cargo volumes fall 14% while other Chinese cities record rise in throughput

    The Kwai Tsing container terminals in Hong Kong
  • Sunday, 17 March, 2024
    News in-depthHong Kong
    Barriers come down in Hong Kong border town as China plans closer ties

    Former buffer zone to deter smugglers is now part of Beijing’s hopes for greater integration with mainland

    Tourists visit the Sha Tau Kok border area between Hong Kong and mainland China on New Year’s Day after the once restricted zone opened up
  • Thursday, 15 February, 2024
    OutlookChan Ho-him
    Why Hong Kong’s cinema has gone quiet

    The creative sector is struggling to revive the glory days of its iconic films and pop culture

    Nicole Kidman and Brian Tee in a scene from ‘Expats’, a TV series filmed in Hong Kong
  • Friday, 9 February, 2024
    Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd
    HKEX chief to step down months earlier than planned

    Hong Kong stock exchange’s shares down more than 40% under Nicolas Aguzin’s tenure

    Outgoing HKEX chief Nicolas Aguzin and chair Laura Cha
  • Tuesday, 23 January, 2024
    Chinese equities
    Hong Kong stocks climb on call for ‘forceful’ state support to curb market rout

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang says ‘effective measures’ needed to boost confidence

    People walk past the Hang Seng index
  • Friday, 12 January, 2024
    News in-depth
    Hongkongers fall for China’s big box stores

    Politicians and retailers alarmed as shoppers increasingly head to the mainland for cheaper goods

    Customers at a Sam’s Club warehouse in Zhuhai
  • Wednesday, 25 October, 2023
    Hong Kong slashes property stamp tax to revive economy

    John Lee announces $2,556 cash handouts for new parents in bid to boost world’s lowest birth rate

    Hong Kong’s chief executive John Lee
  • Tuesday, 24 October, 2023
    Hong Kong developer declares end of ‘golden era’ for housing profits

    Chinachem’s chief executive says the government is taking more control of the market

    Aerial view of residential housing in Hong Kong
  • Monday, 9 October, 2023
    Hong Kong developers hit by Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ interest rates

    Five of the territory’s biggest real estate companies have lost $20bn in market value this year

    People with their backs to the camera look at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour at night. Lit up skyscrapers can be seen in the distance
  • Friday, 4 August, 2023
    LexProperty sector
    Hong Kong: cheaper homes show city is Central no more Premium content

    Property market slump in mainland China is partly to blame and locals are in no position to pick up the slack

    Hong Kong’s Central district
  • Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
    Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd
    Hong Kong exchange chief upbeat on drawing foreign listings

    Aguzin highlights greater access to Chinese retail market as lure for overseas companies

    Nicolas Aguzin, chief executive officer of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing
  • Monday, 10 April, 2023
    News in-depth
    Hong Kong’s richest families hit by property slide

    Beijing’s increased control of former British colony has chipped away at power of territory’s tycoons

    Victor Li of CK Asset
  • Tuesday, 28 February, 2023
    Hong Kong
    Hong Kong ditches Covid mask mandate after 945 days

    Government drops most visible pandemic control as it seeks to revive financial hub

    People wear face masks in an MTR station in Hong Kong
  • Monday, 27 February, 2023
    Asia-Pacific economy
    How Singapore stacks up against Hong Kong in battle of Asia hubs

    FT analysis of real estate prices, air traffic and other indicators suggests Chinese territory has lost ground in recent years

    Singapore and Hong Kong skylines against backdrop of flags
  • Thursday, 23 February, 2023
    Hong Kong woos family offices in bid to boost post-Covid growth

    City’s annual budget targets economic recovery with consumption stimulus and incentives for homebuyers

    Hong Kong’s skyline at night
  • Monday, 20 February, 2023
    Cryptocurrencies
    Hong Kong unveils plans to let retail investors trade cryptocurrencies

    Proposals are latest sign of territory’s ambition to become Asia’s premier digital assets hub

    Hong Kong’s skyline
  • Thursday, 9 February, 2023
    News in-depth
    Hong Kong reopens with post-Covid charm offensive

    City pins its hopes on a comeback after its economy was battered by three years of lockdowns

    People look at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong
  • Sunday, 5 February, 2023
    Lex
    Hong Kong: low base offers upside for local stocks   Premium content

    Profit expectations are now low enough for Hong Kong companies to easily beat forecasts this year

    A Chow Tai Fook jewellery store in Hong Kong
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