Group 1 - The Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, Paul Chan, attended the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, meeting with local officials and business leaders [1][3] - Hong Kong is accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolis as a key driver for economic diversification and innovation in technology, aiming to provide more quality job opportunities for citizens [3] - The Hong Kong government is adopting flexible approaches to develop the Northern Metropolis, including land allocation and talent importation, to expedite planning and industrial development [3] Group 2 - Paul Chan highlighted the ambitious development vision of the Middle East and its strong growth momentum, while China is also promoting high-quality development and open cooperation [3] - Hong Kong is positioned as a global financial hub, serving as an international fundraising and professional service platform for Chinese enterprises going global and as an ideal gateway for Middle Eastern companies entering the Chinese market [3] - Approximately 300 mainland enterprises are preparing to list in Hong Kong, with many planning to expand into the Middle Eastern market [3] Group 3 - Hong Kong leads in offshore RMB, asset and wealth management, and family office sectors, being the largest offshore RMB center globally [4] - The demand for RMB-denominated assets and risk management products is expected to rise as trade between China and Saudi Arabia increasingly settles in local currencies [4] - Hong Kong manages over $4.5 trillion in assets, establishing itself as a major asset and wealth management center in Asia, with a thriving family office ecosystem [4]