Economic Growth - Hong Kong's total income for local residents in Q3 2025 increased by 1.5% year-on-year, reaching HKD 908.2 billion [3] - The estimated GDP for Q3 2025 is HKD 853.7 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 4.8% [3] - The surplus of local residents' total income over GDP is HKD 54.5 billion, accounting for 6.38% of the GDP for that quarter, primarily driven by net investment income inflow [3] Employment Market - The number of unemployed individuals decreased by over 5,200 in the period from September to November 2025, while the number of underemployed remained stable [4] - The four traditional major industries (financial services, tourism, trade and logistics, professional services) account for 58.2% of GDP and 42.3% of total employment [4] - 48% of surveyed businesses have a positive outlook on Hong Kong's economic prospects for the next 12 months, a significant increase from the previous year [5] Transportation and Logistics - The Hong Kong government is enhancing its international aviation hub, focusing on optimizing multi-modal transport connections within the Greater Bay Area [6] - The government has expanded the exemption of passenger departure tax at Hong Kong International Airport to attract more transit passengers [6] - The "Cantonese Cars Southbound" initiative is set to begin on December 23, allowing eligible vehicles from Guangdong to enter Hong Kong, enhancing cross-border transport [8] Social Welfare and Healthcare - The "Guangdong Residential Care Service Plan" will provide medical subsidies for Hong Kong seniors starting December 22, allowing them to claim reimbursements for medical expenses within the Greater Bay Area [9] - The subsidy cap is set at RMB 10,000 for outpatient expenses and RMB 30,000 for inpatient expenses per person per year [9] Future Outlook - Hong Kong's economy is showing signs of steady recovery, with improvements in local income, labor market stability, and a rebound in retail and tourism sectors [10] - The government is focusing on innovation and technology development, as well as infrastructure improvements to deepen integration with national development [11] - Continuous efforts to enhance social welfare in areas such as elderly services, public housing, and healthcare are essential for ensuring that economic recovery benefits a broader segment of the population [10][11]

智通财经APP获悉，12月17日，由香港运输及物流局局长陈美宝担任主席的国际航空超级枢纽发展咨询 委员会召开首次会议，标志着提升香港作为国际航空超级枢纽地位的工作取得重要进展。陈美宝表示， 会把握香港背靠祖国、联通世界的优势和机遇，主动与"十五五"规划对接，并期望各委员一同出谋献 策，为巩固香港作为领先航空超级枢纽地位并继续蓬勃发展而努力。 其中，有成员认为优化大湾区的多式联运连接能促进香港国际机场可持续增长。就此，香港政府一直与 航空业紧密合作，以加强香港国际机场的多式联运网络，并提升香港作为大湾区中转枢纽的吸引力，包 括自今年10月1日起扩大机场乘客离境税的免征范围，为中转乘客使用香港国际机场提供更大诱因。另 外，他们亦备悉市场对香港机场管理局年初宣布的品牌SKYTOPIA反应热烈，并就如何提高其社会经济 效益提供建议。 国际航空超级枢纽发展咨询委员会于9月26日成立，旨在为政府规划香港航空业发展的未来方向提供高 层次建议，成员来自航空、商业与金融、创新科技、物流与运输、学术界及旅游等多个领域，亦包括相 关政府部门代表。委员任期由今年10月1日起生效，为期两年。 香港特区行政长官在2025年《施政报告》表 ...