Group 1 - The Hong Kong government and the Securities and Futures Commission will continue to promote the development of the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market [1] - The government aims to expedite the inclusion of REITs in the mutual market connectivity and plans to submit a legislative amendment proposal within the year to facilitate the privatization or restructuring of REITs [1] - The Hong Kong government will exempt stamp duty on the transfer of non-residential properties for REITs preparing for listing, with the legislative amendment proposal expected to be submitted in the first half of next year [1]