香港出入境人次再创通关后新高！中小企业营商气氛有改善

Group 1: Tourism and Retail Industry Recovery - The summer season has seen a significant increase in travel to Hong Kong, with over 1.32 million and 1.34 million people entering and exiting on August 9 and 10, respectively, marking a new high since the full reopening [1][12] - Local businesses are actively promoting various marketing initiatives to attract tourists, including recreating traditional herbal tea shops in MTR stations to enhance cultural experiences [4][5] - The introduction of themed attractions, such as the giant panda birthday celebrations, is part of a broader strategy to enhance the tourism experience and connect with local culture [5][12] Group 2: Business Environment for SMEs - The business sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong showed slight improvement in July, with the current business performance index rising from 41.6 in June to 42.1 in July [6][8] - The future business outlook index for August stands at 45.5, indicating a positive expectation among SMEs [6] - Various sectors, particularly real estate and commercial services, have seen an increase in their respective indices, suggesting a recovery trend in the local economy [8][12] Group 3: IPO Market Performance - Hong Kong's IPO market has outperformed other major international markets, with 53 new listings in the first seven months of the year, raising approximately HKD 127 billion, a year-on-year increase of over six times [9][11] - The presence of international companies from Southeast Asia and beyond in the IPO market reinforces Hong Kong's position as a key international listing hub [11]