Group 1: Trade Performance - Hong Kong's exports showed strong performance with a year-on-year growth of 18.8% in November and a total increase of 14.3% for the first 11 months of the previous year [1] - Exports to ASEAN countries significantly increased, with exports to Malaysia rising over 70%, Vietnam by approximately 55%, and Thailand by around 40% [1] - Traditional markets like the Netherlands and the United States also saw an increase in export figures, indicating local SMEs are actively seeking new opportunities [1] Group 2: Tourism and Retail - The number of visitors to Hong Kong increased, particularly from Gulf countries, with a nearly 80% rise in visitors [1] - Preliminary estimates suggest that the total number of visitors reached 49.9 million, a year-on-year increase of over 10%, with mainland visitors rising by more than 12% [1] - Retail sales are expected to continue growing, especially in online consumption, with the government supporting businesses in their transformation [1] Group 3: Financial Market Innovations - The Hong Kong government aims to innovate in the financial market, focusing on helping tech companies go public and expanding the Hong Kong stock market [1] - There is a commitment to develop stablecoins with a focus on safety and security to prevent misuse by criminals [1] Group 4: Gold Storage and Clearing System - The Hong Kong government is actively expanding its gold storage capacity, targeting an increase to 2,000 tons over the next three years [2] - A central gold clearing system is being established, with the Shanghai Gold Exchange invited to participate, aiming for operational launch within the year [2]