Hong Kong recorded 960 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Hong Kong reported 4 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Hong Kong Coronavirus Recovered.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Hong Kong increased to 441200 USD Million in April from 437500 USD Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Hong Kong averaged 214212.84 USD Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 448400 USD Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 38357 USD Million in June of 1993. In Hong Kong, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Hong Kong is the 3 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Hong Kong averaged 8.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12 in 2008 and a record low of 3 in 2019. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in Hong Kong remained unchanged at 65 in 2019 from 65 in 2018. Retirement Age Women in Hong Kong averaged 63.13 from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 in 2015 and a record low of 60 in 2013. This page provides - Hong Kong Retirement Age Women- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong recorded a Current Account surplus of 42792 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Hong Kong averaged 29870.10 HKD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 92020 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of -29059 HKD Million in the second quarter of 2014. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labour Costs in Hong Kong increased to 141.70 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 134.60 Index Points in the third quarter of 2016. Labour Costs in Hong Kong averaged 78.69 Index Points from 1980 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 154.60 Index Points in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 12.30 Index Points in the second quarter of 1980. This page provides - Hong Kong Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Hong Kong increased to 97023 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 47575 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Revenues in Hong Kong averaged 45059.48 HKD Million from 1976 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 221345 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 1258 HKD Million in the third quarter of 1976. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Hong Kong Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Hong Kong decreased to 124572 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 126499 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Hong Kong averaged 82564.61 HKD Million from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 164546 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 16464 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 1974. This page provides - Hong Kong Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Hong Kong increased by 16469.27 HKD Billion in 2018. Foreign Direct Investment in Hong Kong averaged 7737.73 HKD Billion from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 16469.27 HKD Billion in 2018 and a record low of 1955.85 HKD Billion in 1998. This page provides - Hong Kong Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Hong Kong decreased to 2.02 USD/Liter in April from 2.06 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Hong Kong averaged 1.92 USD/Liter from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.20 USD/Liter in December of 2019 and a record low of 1.59 USD/Liter in October of 2009. This page provides - Hong Kong Gasoline Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong recorded a Current Account surplus of 6.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Hong Kong averaged 4.74 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2008 and a record low of -6.30 percent in 1995. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Hong Kong Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Hong Kong decreased 43.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Hong Kong averaged 3.60 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30.60 percent in February of 2010 and a record low of -46.70 percent in February of 2020. In Hong Kong, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Hong Kong decreased to 111932 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 139919 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Hong Kong averaged 41008.10 HKD Million from 1976 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 139919 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1407 HKD Million in the second quarter of 1976. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Hong Kong Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Hong Kong increased 2 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales Mom in Hong Kong averaged 0.54 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29.40 percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -41.30 percent in February of 2020. This page provides - Hong Kong Retail Sales MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Job Vacancies in Hong Kong decreased to 54433 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 63032 in the third quarter of 2019. Job Vacancies in Hong Kong averaged 56076.01 from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 127765 in the first quarter of 1989 and a record low of 15919 in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Hong Kong Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Hong Kong in China decreased to 489400 USD THO in April from 568200 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from Hong Kong in China averaged 932644.17 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2628845 USD THO in July of 2016 and a record low of 281484 USD THO in February of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports - Hong Kong.

Exports to Hong Kong in China increased to 21698000 USD THO in April from 20979700 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Hong Kong in China averaged 25713358.34 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45930166 USD THO in December of 2015 and a record low of 13149933 USD THO in February of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports - Hong Kong.

Exports to Hong Kong in New Zealand increased to 128.83 NZD Million in March from 55.44 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Hong Kong in New Zealand averaged 81.85 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 166.30 NZD Million in October of 2017 and a record low of 44.46 NZD Million in January of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Hongkong.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Hong Kong increased by 3349 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Hong Kong averaged 2916.87 HKD Million from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37052 HKD Million in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -17455 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 1998. In Hong Kong, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Hong Kong Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong Three Month Interbank Rate decreased to 1.31 percent on Friday May 8 from 1.34 percent in the previous day. Interbank Rate in Hong Kong averaged 1.92 percent from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.56 percent in September of 1983 and a record low of 0.07 percent in December of 2003. In Hong Kong, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Hong Kong Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Hong Kong increased 5.70 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Hong Kong averaged 4.10 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.20 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of -0.60 percent in November of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In this special episode from Hong Kong, Gideon Rachman talks to Regina Ip, a member of the territory's Executive Council and Legislative Council, and to student activist Joshua Wong about the continuing protests and what happens next.

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Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss why protesters in Hong Kong are targeting HSBC, whether Société Générale is in a position to merge with other banks and the challenges facing banking in 2020. With special guest John Garvey, Global Head of Financial Services at PWC.

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, David Crow, banking editor, George Hammond, finance reporter, Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, Robert Armstrong, US finance editor and John Garvey, Global Head of Financial Services at PWC. Producer: Persis Love

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In a despatch from Hong Kong, the FT’s arts writer reflects on the city’s ‘Tate bricks’ moment, and what it tells us about the fast-changing status of contemporary art in China  

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Chamonix’s cable car back in business after two months, albeit with strict social-distancing measures

Hong Kong protests against a proposed extradition law that would allow criminal suspects to be handed over to China are continuing, despite a concession by the Hong Kong chief executive to suspend the proposed law. Naomi Rovnick discusses discusses what’s at stake for China and what the protesters are seeking to achieve, with Tom Mitchell in Beijing and Sue-Lin Wong in Hong Kong.

Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Naomi Rovnick FT Live reporter, Sue-Lin Wong, South China correspondent and Tom Mitchell, Beijing bureau chief. Producer: Fiona Symon

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The FT's Sue-Lin Wong spent several months with members of Hong Kong's youthful pro-democracy movement and their supporters. She tells Andreas Paleit what she learnt about their hopes and fears for the future.

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Contributors: Andreas Paleit, companies desk editor, and Sue-Lin Wong, South China correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Beijing wants to make companies impose obedience to China on protesting employees

Viral outbreak has sped shift to online platforms, squeezing many traditional outfits

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches

Chief executive defends government’s handing of protesters and police conduct

The outlook looks weak for shares exposed to the local economy

Charles Li will not seek reappointment when contract expires in October 2021

Considering Hong Kong borders mainland China, from where Covid-19 emanated, it might sound surprising that jockey Neil Callan feels he is currently 'in the safest place in the world'. 

Getty Images have published their annual News Images Of The Year - a poignant collection of photographs from politics (pictured), war zones and current affairs in 2019.

Researchers from The Economist Intelligence Unit looked at the prices of 160 items in 133 cities around the globe including the cost of food, clothing, transport and utility bills.

The protests began in early June over a now-shelved extradition bill to mainland China that many saw as Beijing's creeping interference on legal and other rights guaranteed to Hong Kong.

During a closed-door meeting in China last week, LeBron James pressured NBA commissioner Adam Silver to punish Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey for his support for Hong Kong.

Experts say LeBron James was motivated by China box office sales when he slammed Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey for supporting pro-democracy Hong Kong protests.

The doors were kept sealed when the overnight flight landed at Heathrow from Hong Kong at 5am this morning. Crew were overheard saying: 'Oh sh**, two passengers have got coronavirus.'

Merkel, on a visit to Beijing, met with Chinese premier Li Keqiang and stressed that a peaceful solution is needed following as military trucks parked on the Hong Kong border.

Hong Kong International Airport is the first place in the world to use the CLeanTech sanitation pods and they are currently being utilised by key workers such as public health staff.

Risk sentiment deteriorated after a news report, citing inadvertently released results, said the closely watched antiviral drug remdesivir had had no effect on patients in its first randomised clinical test.

Among blue chips, index heavyweight Tencent (700 HK) rose 1% to HK$417.20, while Alibaba (9988 HK) slid 0.8% to HK$199. China Overseas Land & Investment (688 HK) jumped 3.5% to HK$27.90; Citic Pacific (267 HK) rose 2.7% to HK$7.98; and Mengniu Dairy (2319 HK), went up 2.5% to HK$28.70.

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Asian market advanced on Thursday, 30 April 2020, on following U.S. shares advancing overnight on reports the antiviral drug remdesivir is showing promise as an effective COVID-19 treatment.

The gains in Hong Kong share market were driven by reports that top US and Chinese trade representatives discussed their Phase 1 trade deal earlier in the day, with China saying it would work with Washington to improve the atmosphere for implementing the Phase 1 trade deal signed this year. The officials also agreed to "strengthen cooperation on macro economy and public health."

China's Hong Kong affairs office on Wednesday condemned Hong Kong protesters as a "political virus" who seek independence, warning that the city will never be calm unless what it said were violent black-clad protesters were all removed.

Rival lawmakers scuffled in Hong Kong's legislature on Friday in a row over electing the chairman of a key committee, a fresh sign of rising political tension as the coronavirus pandemic tapers off in the Chinese-ruled city. Francesca Lynagh reports.

A hedge fund manager in Hong Kong has publicly apologised after a parody video of him licking his finger and wiping it on a hand rail in a metro car went viral, sparking anger in the city which is grappling to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus.