Hong Kong's economy in the second quarter grew 4.3% year-on-year, down from a 5.9% increase in the first quarter.

The Census & Statistics Department announced the figures today as it released its advance estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter.

On a seasonally adjusted quarter-to-quarter comparison basis, real GDP decreased by 0.6%.

The Government said the Hong Kong economy continued to expand robustly in the second quarter, underpinned by buoyant external trade and resilient domestic demand.

Looking ahead, it said the Hong Kong economy should continue to post solid growth in the second half of 2026.

Nonetheless, lingering external headwinds, particularly geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, uncertainties surrounding US monetary policy, as well as and trade protectionist measures among major advanced economies still warrant close surveillance, it added.