【环球财经】香港9月中小企营商气氛进一步改善

Core Insights - The business sentiment and future expectations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong have improved further in September, with overall employment conditions remaining stable [1] Group 1: Business Performance Indicators - The current business performance index for SMEs rose from 42.3 in August to 43.8 in September, while the business outlook index for October is at 47.2 [1] - All industries surveyed showed an increase in their respective indices compared to the previous month, with the real estate sector rising from 43.9 to 47.1, retail from 41.1 to 42.8, and logistics from 40.5 to 42.2 [1] Group 2: Trade and Orders - The current index for new orders in the import and export trade sector increased from 44.2 in August to 46.5 in September, with the outlook index for October at 47.3 [1] Group 3: Economic Outlook - Despite ongoing uncertainties in the external environment, the robust local economy and the continuous growth of economies in other parts of Asia, particularly mainland China, are expected to support the business sentiment in Hong Kong [1]