陈茂波：海外企业和投资者对投资香港的信心正在加强

Group 1 - The confidence of overseas enterprises and investors in investing in Hong Kong is strengthening, with the number of foreign companies and local startups increasing by over 10%, exceeding 11,000 and 5,200 respectively [1] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 27,387 points, with a nearly 7% increase in January, and the average daily trading volume exceeded 272 billion HKD, a 90% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The government recorded a comprehensive surplus of 43.9 billion HKD for the first nine months of the fiscal year, attributed to high payroll and profits tax payments, as well as bond issuance [1] Group 2 - The public financial situation in Hong Kong is improving, with the operating accounts expected to return to surplus in the fiscal year 2025-26, one year earlier than originally estimated [2] - The economy recorded a growth of 3.5% for the year, with significant investment acceleration, particularly a 10.9% year-on-year increase in the fourth quarter [2] - Private consumption in Hong Kong rebounded by 1.6% last year, reversing the previous year's decline, and retail sales are expected to continue growing [2]