陈茂波：香港今年经济应稳步前进，IPO集资额非常可能超越去年

Group 1 - The Hong Kong government anticipates a steady economic progress for the year, with specific growth estimates to be announced in the upcoming budget [1] - The financial market in Hong Kong is performing well, but its positive effects will take time to spread to broader industries [1] - Recent trends show a recovery in retail and dining sectors, with slight growth observed, indicating a need for industry transformation and innovation [1] Group 2 - The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Chan Mo-po, expresses a cautiously optimistic outlook for the IPO market in Hong Kong this year, expecting fundraising amounts to likely exceed last year's figures [2]