Group 1 - The core event was the simultaneous listing of five mainland companies and one ETF on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a significant moment for the market [1][2] - The IPO market in Hong Kong has shown resilience and vitality, with over 200 companies currently in the IPO queue, indicating a potential for more simultaneous listings in the future [1][3] - In the first half of the year, Hong Kong completed 42 IPOs, raising over HKD 107 billion, a 22% increase compared to the entire year of 2024, making it the leading global market for IPOs [3][4] Group 2 - The active performance of the IPO market is attributed to ongoing reforms by regulatory bodies and improved valuations and liquidity in the Hong Kong market [4] - Deloitte forecasts that by 2025, there will be 80 new listings in Hong Kong, raising HKD 200 billion, significantly higher than previous estimates [4] - Southbound capital has been a positive factor for liquidity in the Hong Kong market, with net inflows reaching HKD 211.26 billion in just five trading days in July [4][5] Group 3 - The secondary market's activity is a key driver for attracting companies to list in Hong Kong, although there has been a recent slowdown in the upward momentum of major indices [6] - Analysts suggest focusing on technology, consumer, and high-dividend opportunities in the Hong Kong market, with a particular emphasis on the pharmaceutical and discretionary consumption sectors [6]