陈茂波：香港住宅物业市场趋稳 金融市场蓬勃 经济稳步向好

Economic Growth - Hong Kong's economy showed growth momentum, with a year-on-year increase of 3.1% in Q2, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of positive growth [1][3] - The retail sales value recorded a slight year-on-year increase of 0.3% in May and June, indicating stabilization in the retail and dining sectors [1][3] Real Estate Market - Residential property prices remained stable, with rental performance being resilient; the average monthly transaction volume in Q2 increased to approximately 5,600 transactions, a quarter-on-quarter rise of about 37% [4] - The number of negative equity cases decreased by 7% to over 37,000 due to the stabilization of property prices [4] Business Environment - The Hong Kong government released a report highlighting the city's open, safe, stable, efficient, and international business environment, which received broad recognition from the business community [3] - The report serves as a reference for foreign enterprises and investors to understand Hong Kong's unique advantages amid complex geopolitical situations [3] Local Consumption and Employment - The stable residential property market and robust financial market, along with steady economic growth and real income increases for workers, are expected to support local consumption [2][4] - Continued support for affected groups, including enhanced employment assistance and retraining services, is necessary during the economic transition [2] Events and Tourism - Major events, such as the recent football matches at Kai Tak Sports Park, attracted nearly 100,000 spectators, enhancing the local atmosphere and tourism [5] - The government is actively promoting various events to attract more visitors, aiming to convert the influx of people into economic benefits [6][7] E-commerce and Local Products - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council launched the "Hong Kong Goodies Festival" on popular e-commerce platforms to promote local products, featuring 260 popular brands and over 500 items [6] - Training activities are being organized to enhance local businesses' knowledge in cross-border e-commerce operations and marketing [6]