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Industry·Aug 14·all news from August 14, 2026

Hong Kong Raises Growth Outlook as Global AI Demand Boosts Trade

Hong Kong increased its annual economic growth forecast to a range of 2.5% to 3.5% following a strong first-half performance. The upgrade stems from rising global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, which has significantly bolstered the region's export sector.

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