Economic Performance - Hong Kong's economy shows resilience in the first half of 2025, supported by strong export performance and improved local demand [1][2] - The GDP in Q2 2025 increased by 3.1% year-on-year, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of growth [1] - Private consumption expenditure rebounded with a 1.9% increase year-on-year after four consecutive quarters of decline [1] Retail Sector - Retail sales value in June 2025 was estimated at HKD 30.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.7% [2] - Seasonally adjusted retail sales value in Q2 2025 rose by 0.3% compared to Q1 2025, while retail sales volume increased by 2.7% [2] - The retail sector is stabilizing, supported by rising employment income and a positive stock market [2] Trade and Exports - Total merchandise exports grew by 11.5% year-on-year, accelerating from 8.4% in Q1 2025 [1][3] - Merchandise imports also increased by 12.7%, higher than the 7.2% growth in Q1 2025 [1] Financial Market - The Hong Kong stock market saw significant activity with 42 IPOs raising over HKD 107 billion in the first half of 2025, a 22% increase compared to the previous year [3] - The Hang Seng Index rose by 20% in the first half of 2025, marking the largest half-year increase in history [3] Government Initiatives - The Hong Kong government is implementing measures to boost consumption, attract investment, and diversify markets to support economic growth [2][4] - New initiatives include the "New Industrial Acceleration Program" and "New Industrialization Subsidy Program" to support strategic industries [3][4] - The government is also consulting on legislation for digital asset trading and custody services to promote the digital asset market [4]

综合考虑香港经济第一季的表现，以及全球和本地情况的最新发展，陈茂波指出，香港2025年全年实质 本地生产总值的增长预测维持在预算案公布的2%至3%，基本和整体消费物价通胀率的预测也分别维持 在1.5%及1.8%。 （文章来源：新华财经） 陈茂波指出，香港要在复杂多变的国际格局中持续发展，必须以改革为引领、科技创新为驱动力，推动 经济多元高质发展。在巩固市场方面，他说，香港作为自由港，一直实行开放型经济政策，保障货物、 资金、人才与资讯自由流动，这在应对单边主义尤为关键。与此同时特区政府也会通过包括强化出口信 用保险等措施，支持企业，稳定出口，维持市场稳定。 在推动经济升级转型方面，陈茂波表示，香港正全力建构以人工智能为核心的新产业生态，成立香港人 工智能研发院，加快推进算力、算法、数据、人才及资金五大关键要素的整体提升，并推动AI在各行 各业的融合应用。此外，将举办多个论坛，汇聚全球顶尖人才和技术，深化人工智能与产业应用的交流 合作。 在开拓新市场、新机遇方面，陈茂波提到，香港会加强与传统市场的联系，同时进一步拓展"全球南 方"新兴市场。政府也会灵活调整政策工具，通过出口信用保险、"BUD专项基金"、电商发展 ...