Indonesia, Sept. 29 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has substantially revised upward its forecast for Hong Kong's merchandise export growth in 2026 to 42%-47% , following significantly stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies, prompting a major upgrade to the trade outlook. Meanwhile, the latest HKTDC Export Confidence Index (3Q26) indicates that exporter sentiment remains broadly positive despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The Current Performance Index stood at 51.8 , while the Expectation Index registered 51.3 , with both remaining above the neutral 50-point threshold.

HKTDC Director of Research Bruce Pang (left), Deputy Director of Research Wing Chu (centre)...