Hong Kong economy expands 3.1% in first quarter
The figure was in line with the official advance estimates released earlier this month.
Sustained international trade flows, coupled with improving inbound tourism, are expected to benefit Hong Kong's exports of services, the government said.
"On the inflation outlook, overall inflation should remain modest in the near term as pressures from domestic costs and external prices should stay broadly in check," acting government economist Cecilia Lam said in a statement.
"The change in consumption patterns of residents and visitors would still pose constraints on driving consumption in the domestic market," Lam said, although the promotion of mega events and tourism would boost sentiment around consumption.
On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, the economy grew 1.9 per cent in the three months to March 31.
The government maintained its real GDP growth forecast for 2025 at 2 per cent to 3 per cent. It kept the forecast for the underlying and headline consumer price inflation rates at 1.5 per cent and 1.8 per cent respectively.
Hong Kong reported 2.5 per cent economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, 1.9 per cent growth in the third quarter, 3.0 per cent growth in the second quarter and 2.8 per cent growth in the first quarter.
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