China News Service, Hong Kong, February 4th. The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Paul Chan, published a blog on the 4th, saying that the Lunar New Year is just one week away, and the new year brings a new atmosphere. I believe that the overall market situation in Hong Kong is expected to be stable and good in the Year of the Dragon. .
Chen Maobo said that it is the market consensus that peripheral interest rates have peaked. Even if the speed of interest rate decline is expected to be different, this trend will help alleviate the pressure on the asset market. Last year, Hong Kong's GDP was estimated to have grown by 3.2%, the unemployment rate has been below 3% for seven consecutive months, inflation has remained moderate, and the country's economy has grown steadily, providing a favorable environment for Hong Kong to stabilize market expectations.
At the level of retail, tourism and catering, Paul Chan expressed his hope that through a series of grand events and joint publicity, he hopes to cooperate with the industry's product innovation and efforts to improve customer experience, adding a sense of the times and connotation to Hong Kong's image as a hospitable city and a charming city. Hong Kong will hold major events and activities to promote a series of publicity and promotions, so that these major events can bring greater economic and other potential benefits.
Chan Mo-po said that in the economic field, Hong Kong focuses on using innovation and technology to bring power and new economic increments, and uses industry-oriented strategies to accelerate the development of multiple advantageous areas, striving to explore new tracks with potential, so that Hong Kong's economy can Steadily develop towards higher quality. He mentioned that Hong Kong will hold the "Hong Kong Green Week" for the first time on February 26, which integrates the two main threads of green technology and green finance. A total of more than 10 forums and activities of different forms will be held for 6 consecutive days.
Chan Mo-po mentioned that whether it is green development, life and health or medical research and development, etc., they are important directions of Hong Kong's industry-oriented development strategy, and these will bring new impetus and increment to economic growth. However, an indispensable prerequisite for economic growth and social development is a stable and safe environment. The SAR government has launched a public consultation on the legislation of Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law. Maintaining national security means safeguarding people’s safety, rights and fundamental interests. It is also An important prerequisite for social prosperity and stability and for people to live and work in peace and contentment. (over)