Why Hong Kong’s Disposable Income Growth Has Stalled for the Bottom 40% Since 2020
For many years, Hong Kong was a place where rising tides lifted most boats. But…
When Economic Growth Stalls: Tracking Hong Kong’s Per Capita GDP Stagnation and Its Impact on Low-Income Households Since 2000
For more than two decades, Hong Kong's economy has been running a marathon that feels…
What the 2026 Consumer Price Index Revisions Tell Us About Hong Kong’s Hidden Inflation Burden
In August 2026, the headline Consumer Price Index for Hong Kong rose just 0.10%. That…
Tracking the Wealth Gap: 3 New Data Sets That Change How We Measure Economic Polarization
For years, researchers have leaned on the same handful of surveys to track the wealth…
Why Hong Kong’s Single-Parent Households Face the Highest Poverty Risk in 2026
Picture a mother in Sham Shui Po who wakes at 5 a.m. to get her…
How Hong Kong’s Rising Energy Costs Are Pushing Low-Income Households Deeper Into Poverty
Picture this: A single mother in Sham Shui Po works two jobs. She earns just…
How Hong Kong’s Dual Economy Is Creating a New Underclass in 2026
Hong Kong has always been a city of extremes. You can stand on a bustling…