Group 1 - The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) reported that Hong Kong's sustainable bond issuance in 2024 is expected to exceed $43.1 billion, representing a 43.2% year-on-year increase and accounting for 45% of the Asian international GSS+ bond market [1] - Green bonds and sustainable development bonds dominate the GSS+ bond issuance in Hong Kong, making up 87% of the total, with social bonds and sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) at 12% and 1% respectively [2] - The local GSS+ bond issuance in Hong Kong is projected to decline to $10.8 billion in 2024, following a record high in 2023, primarily due to a 54% reduction in green bond issuance [3] Group 2 - The Hong Kong government has issued $28.2 billion in GSS+ bonds, representing 26% of the total GSS+ bonds issued by governments in the Asia-Pacific region [3] - The Hong Kong Sustainable Finance Classification Framework, released in May 2024, aligns with international standards and enhances the regulatory framework for sustainable finance [3][4] - Innovative bond types, such as shipping industry transition bonds and hydrogen project bonds, are being introduced, showcasing the vitality of Hong Kong's green bond market [4]

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