香港特区政府财政司司长陈茂波：香港第三季度经济增长3.8%，预计可达全年经济增长目标

Economic Overview - Hong Kong's economy shows positive momentum with a 3.8% growth in the third quarter, driven by resilient exports and accelerating local consumption [1] - The number of visitors to Hong Kong continues to record double-digit growth, indicating a recovery in tourism [1] - The government anticipates achieving its annual economic growth target for the year [1] Government Initiatives - The Hong Kong government is actively preparing its second economic and trade office in the Middle East, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [1] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has recently opened an office in Riyadh, enhancing financial collaboration between the two regions [1] - Financial regulatory bodies from both regions have signed a memorandum of cooperation, facilitating the mutual listing of ETFs [1] Company Spotlight - The Middle Eastern company planning to list in Hong Kong is Lush Comfort Ltd, known for its focus on emerging markets in Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia [2] - Lush Comfort Ltd specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sales of hygiene products, including baby diapers and sanitary products [2] - The company plans to issue 90.884 million shares globally, with 10% allocated for public offering in Hong Kong and a price range of HKD 24.2 to HKD 26.2 per share, aiming for a listing on November 10 [2] Collaboration and Innovation - There are significant synergies between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia in promoting innovation and digital development [2] - Following a previous collaboration, Saudi startups have begun to integrate into Hong Kong's startup ecosystem, indicating growing interest in sectors like AI, healthcare, fintech, construction technology, green technology, and smart city management [2]