Budget 2026: Hong Kong economy forecast to grow 3.5% as deficit streak ends

Hong Kong’s economy is expected to grow up to 3.5 per cent as government coffers return to a surplus following a streak of deficits, Financial Secretary Paul Chan has announced in his 2026 budget speech. Hong Kong’s economy was “buoyant” last year, as external trade remained strong, private consumption rebounded, and fixed investment accelerated, Chan […]