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Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market opened the year with a significant increase, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 2.76% and the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 4% [21][22] - The semiconductor sector led the gains, with Huahong Semiconductor rising over 9% and SMIC increasing by over 5% [23][24] Company Highlights - Baidu's stock surged by 9.35% following its IPO application for its chip business, while Shanghai Birun Technology's stock price doubled on its first trading day [25][26] - Birun Technology closed at HKD 34.46, marking a 75.82% increase, with a market capitalization of HKD 826 billion [26] Regional Market Trends - Asian stock markets rose by 1.1%, marking the best opening performance since 2012, driven by a 7.2% increase in Samsung Electronics' stock, which reached a historical high [29][31] - The South Korean Composite Stock Price Index increased by 2.3%, surpassing the 4300-point mark for the first time, closing at 4309.63 points [29][31] Economic Indicators - Singapore's economy grew by 5.7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, driven by strong manufacturing growth, exceeding the previous quarter's revised growth of 4.3% [32] - The FTSE 100 index in the UK broke the 10,000-point barrier for the first time, reflecting positive economic growth sentiment in Europe [37]