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Hong Kong may raise 2026 GDP forecast amid strong export growth

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Hong Kong's financial secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, indicated that the city's economic growth forecast for 2026 might be revised upwards. The current projection is between 3.5% and 4.5%, but strong export momentum and a 5.1% growth in the first half of the year suggest it could reach a five-year high. Chan noted that third-quarter figures, while not yet released, are expected to show continued strength, particularly in exports. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    Hong Kong may raise GDP forecast as growth poised for 5-year high: Paul Chan

    Hong Kong’s economic growth this year could be the city’s strongest in five years, with potential for further upward revisions after the full-year forecast was previously raised to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sai…

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