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Hong Kong budget 2026-27
Financial Secretary Paul Chan is set to deliver his budget address in February, during which he will lay out the Hong Kong government’s spending plans for the new financial year.
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Hong Kong to boost IP economy with new academy, patent evaluation support
Initiatives to diversify the city’s economic development expected to be announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his budget address.
24 Feb 2026 - 8:51AM
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23 Feb 2026 - 9:56AM
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Clearer skies allow Hong Kong budget to go beyond balancing the books
23 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirations
As the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.
23 Feb 2026 - 8:54AM
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Hong Kong budget must be ‘prudent’, balance social needs and reserves: Paul Chan
Finance chief also reveals purple cover for 2026-27 budget, saying it symbolises Hong Kong’s economic growth amid external volatility.
22 Feb 2026 - 4:54PM
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Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?
Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations.
22 Feb 2026 - 9:04AM
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Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?
Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.
21 Feb 2026 - 8:38AM
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What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?
Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.
20 Feb 2026 - 8:36AM
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Hong Kong’s budget should move the city towards ‘inspirational’ development
The 2026-27 budget speech should explain how the city’s economic direction aligns with global and national trends, defining its place in the industries of the future.
8 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong’s spending should not grow faster than income: Paul Chan
Finance chief issues call ahead of expected budget speech on February 25, says local economy off to good start in 2026.
1 Feb 2026 - 11:22PM
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Will the coming Hong Kong budget be on ordinary people’s wavelength?
Readers discuss the concerns of Hongkongers ahead of the budget, animal adoption, and seat belt rules.
21 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
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Hong Kong must issue bonds as public works drive capital account deficit: Paul Chan
Finance chief also says annual budget will be delivered on February 25.
11 Jan 2026 - 11:56PM
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Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support
Paul Chan cites financial market performance and stock trading stamp duty for surplus, as he addresses calls for more welfare at public forum.
11 Jan 2026 - 1:23PM
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