Core Points - The Hong Kong government is injecting over HKD 3 billion into the "BUD Special Fund" over the next two fiscal years to support SMEs and ensure the sustainability of the funding program [1] - Since its establishment in 2012, the "BUD Special Fund" has approved nearly 12,000 applications, amounting to approximately HKD 7.5 billion, benefiting around 7,800 enterprises [1] - The fund has undergone multiple optimizations since 2018, including an injection of HKD 7.7 billion and an increase in the funding cap per enterprise from HKD 500,000 to HKD 7 million [1] Group 1 - The "Easy Application" program launched in June 2023 simplifies the application process for funding amounts of HKD 100,000 or less, reducing processing time to 30 working days [2] - By September 2025, the "Easy Application" program has approved 760 applications with an average funding amount of approximately HKD 72,000 [2] - The program allows businesses to submit applications every three months instead of every six months, and it has expanded eligible projects to include the establishment of online sales platforms [2] Group 2 - To ensure the financial sustainability of the "BUD Special Fund," the government adjusted the funding ratio to 1:3 (government to enterprise) starting in March 2025 [3] - Hong Kong is negotiating investment agreements with various economies, with the agreement with Qatar nearing completion [3] - The funding scope of the "BUD Special Fund" has been expanded to include Southeast Asian countries and targeted support for green transformation projects [3]