Group 1: Northern Metropolis Development - The Northern Metropolis concept was first introduced in the 2021 policy report, covering an area of approximately 300 square kilometers, aimed at becoming an economic engine driven by innovation and technology [2] - The Chief Executive emphasized the region's strategic importance, as it borders Shenzhen and accounts for about one-third of Hong Kong's future population, presenting significant economic value and development potential [2] - A "Northern Metropolis Development Committee" will be established to accelerate development, with the Chief Executive as the chair, and three working groups focusing on operational models, university city planning, and overall project management [2][3] Group 2: Financial Market Development - The Hong Kong stock market has shown strong performance, with the Hang Seng Index rising over 20% since the beginning of the year and IPO fundraising exceeding HKD 130 billion, a nearly sixfold increase year-on-year [6] - The policy report outlines plans to assist mainland tech companies in raising funds in Hong Kong and to optimize listing regulations, including exploring the shortening of the stock settlement cycle to T+1 [6][7] - The report also aims to attract more overseas companies to list in Hong Kong, leveraging the unique connectivity mechanisms with mainland China [6] Group 3: Housing and Living Standards - The government plans to increase public housing supply to 189,000 units over the next five years, reducing the average waiting time for public housing from 6.1 years to a target of 4.5 years by 2026-27 [11] - There will be a shift in housing policy from rental to ownership, with increased support for home ownership programs and adjustments to eligibility criteria for public housing residents [11][12] - The report proposes to lower the investment threshold for residential properties, allowing high-net-worth individuals more options in the housing market, which is expected to stimulate demand [12]