陈茂波：本地消费已稳住 料下半年香港经济维持增长

Economic Outlook - The Hong Kong economy is expected to maintain a positive momentum, with growth anticipated in the second half of the year despite geopolitical uncertainties and trade wars [1] - In Q1, Hong Kong's economy grew by 3.1%, with the GDP forecast for Q2 to be announced soon [1] Industry Performance - Different industries are responding and adjusting at varying paces during the economic transformation, with some emerging sectors performing well while traditional industries face challenges [1] - The retail sector showed signs of recovery, with May's total retail sales value turning from decline to growth, and June figures expected to maintain this trend [1] Consumer Confidence - The number of visitors to Hong Kong in July increased by 12% year-on-year, indicating a recovery in consumer sentiment and private consumption [1] Business Environment - The "Hong Kong Business Environment Report" highlights that businesses have confidence in Hong Kong, with 9,960 companies from foreign parent companies operating in the city, a 10% increase year-on-year [1] - As of the end of last year, the total value of Hong Kong's asset and wealth management business was approximately HKD 35.1 trillion [1] - By the end of March this year, the number of registered funds reached 976, with a net inflow of over USD 44 billion, representing a growth of 285% [1] Startup Ecosystem - Hong Kong saw approximately 4,700 startups last year, marking a 10% increase from 2023 and setting a historical high [2] - Since the establishment of the key enterprise office in December 2022, 84 key enterprises have been attracted to Hong Kong, many of which are innovative technology companies valued over HKD 100 billion [2]