ECONOMY

Hong Kong's property market shows mixed recovery trends, with Central's office sector booming due to IPO activity, while decentralized areas lag. Residential transactions surge, but affordability remains a concern.

Hong Kong's IPO market has surged, raising HK$328.2 billion in 2026, driven by A+H and specialist technology listings, as Chinese companies shift focus from US to Hong Kong exchanges.

Hong Kong's economy posts its strongest growth in nearly five years, driven by AI-related exports and tourism recovery, prompting a revised GDP forecast. Inflation and external risks remain concerns.