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] Business Performance Indicators - The current business revenue index for SMEs rose from 42.3 in August to 43.8 in September, while the business revenue outlook index for October is at 47.2 [1] - Although the current business revenue index remains below the neutral level of 50, all industries surveyed showed an increase compared to the previous month [1] Industry-Specific Analysis - The real estate sector's current business revenue index increased from 43.9 to 47.1 [1] - The retail sector's index rose from 41.1 to 42.8 [1] - The logistics sector's index improved from 40.5 to 42.2 [1] - The current new orders index for the import and export trade sector increased from 44.2 in August to 46.5 in September, with an outlook index of 47.3 for October [1] Economic Outlook - A government spokesperson indicated that despite ongoing uncertainties in the external environment, the robust local economy and the continued growth of economies in other parts of Asia, particularly mainland China, will support the business sentiment in Hong Kong [1]