Hong Kong economy grows 4.3% on strong external trade, resilient domestic demand

Hong Kong’s economy expanded by 4.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, with the government expecting “solid growth” to continue for the remainder of the year. A government spokesman on Friday attributed the robust momentum to buoyant external trade and resilient domestic demand. “Looking ahead, the Hong Kong economy should continue to post solid growth in the second half of 2026,” he said. “Vibrant global demand for artificial intelligence-related products should bolster merchandise...