What's New
August 14, 2026
Economic performance in second quarter of 2026 and latest GDP and price forecasts for 2026
The Hong Kong economy continued to expand strongly, with real GDP growing by 5.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, marking the strongest half-year growth in nearly five years. In the second quarter of 2026, real GDP grew by 4.3% year-on-year, following 5.9% growth in the previous quarter, supported by buoyant external trade and resilient domestic demand.
August 2, 2026
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address
Chief Executive John Lee on August 2 led principal officials in attending a District Forum on Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address, where they exchanged views with around 130 participants from diverse backgrounds.
July 8, 2026
International Dragon Boat Federation makes homecoming to Hong Kong and sets up new global headquarters
The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) officially opened its new global headquarters in Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone for the city's sports economy. This represents a homecoming for the IDBF, returning to the city where it was first established 35 years ago.
June 30, 2026
Invest Hong Kong welcomes establishment of ASEAN Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong) and organises Northern Metropolis visit
The ASEAN Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong) (ACCHK) was established to deepen economic ties among China, Hong Kong, and the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), fostering business dialogue and collaboration. ACCHK promotes two-way trade and investment between China and ASEAN and is committed to supporting its members and partners in expanding across ASEAN markets, while leveraging Hong Kong's unique institutional framework, extensive networks, and world-class infrastructure.
June 25, 2026
Chief Executive welcomes enterprises to develop in Hong Kong as InvestHK attracts over $53 billion in first half of 2026
At the annual International and Mainland Businesses Welcome Reception, InvestHK announced that, from January to date, it has assisted 413 overseas and Mainland enterprises in establishing or expanding their operations in Hong Kong. These projects are expected to bring more than HK$53 billion in foreign direct investment, up 36 per cent year on year, and create over 8,600 new jobs, underscoring Hong Kong's strong appeal as a leading international business hub.
June 18, 2026
Hong Kong rises to rank second globally in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026
Hong Kong’s global competitiveness rose to second place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, marking its third consecutive year of improvement and its highest ranking since 2019. The city ranked second worldwide in government efficiency and third in business efficiency.
June 18, 2026
Hong Kong's higher education system hits new level, consolidating city's position as international education hub
Hong Kong’s universities achieved strong results in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027, with the University of Hong Kong maintaining 11th place globally and seven of the eight UGC-funded universities improving their rankings. Notably, the Chinese University of Hong Kong rose 14 places to 18th, marking the first time that two Hong Kong universities have entered the world’s top 20, while the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University also advanced significantly.
June 15, 2026
Government launches public consultation on The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030)
The Hong Kong government launched a public consultation on The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026–2030) (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan). A Government spokesperson said that it is "a historic step of profound significance. It will provide a forward-looking, strategic, and practical guiding document for Hong Kong's development over the next five years."
