Core Insights - The business revenue index for various major service industries in Hong Kong showed significant increases in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, particularly in the financial sector (excluding banks) (+32.5%), insurance (+23.1%), import-export trade (+19.4%), and banking (+19.0%) [1][3] - Conversely, the real estate (-6.7%) and retail (-6.5%) sectors experienced declines in their business revenue indices during the same period [1] - The computer and information technology services sector saw a remarkable increase of 60.2% year-on-year, while the tourism, conference, and exhibition services sector had a modest increase of 1.1% [1] Service Sector Analysis - Comparing Q1 2025 to Q4 2024, the business revenue index for the insurance sector rose by 32.5%, import-export trade by 20.3%, and banking by 19.9%, all showing double-digit growth [1] - The real estate sector's business revenue index decreased by 5.7% in the same comparison [1] - The computer and information technology services sector experienced a 50.3% increase, while the tourism, conference, and exhibition services sector saw a slight increase of 0.7% [2] Future Outlook - The spokesperson for the Hong Kong government indicated that the growth in the economy is expected to support the business of service industries, with ongoing growth in the mainland economy and various measures by the Hong Kong government to enhance economic momentum [3] - However, some industries may face challenges due to uncertainties in the external environment and changes in consumer behavior among residents and travelers in the local market [3]