Hong Kong growth unexpectedly picks up on tourism, front-loading
First quarter economic results show Hong Kong benefiting from mainland Chinese visitors and Southeast Asian trade, with businesses rushing exports before tariff deadlines.
The Hong Kong skyline at dusk. The territory's economy outperformed forecasts with 3.1% growth in the first quarter, driven by tourism recovery and strategic export timing. Image: Bloomberg News
The Hong Kong skyline at dusk. The territory's economy outperformed forecasts with 3.1% growth in the first quarter, driven by tourism recovery and strategic export timing. Image: Bloomberg News