Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Q3 growth remains strong, positioning the city for what could be the strongest full-year expansion in five years. He cited 1H growth of 5.1%, with exports the main driver and continued investment growth in Q3, though official Q3 data have yet to be released. Chan said the government may raise its full‑year growth forecast and the economic adviser will provide details later. He warned that geopolitical tensions and the Middle East conflict have lifted

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Q3 growth remains strong, positioning the city for what could be the strongest full-year expansion in five years. He cited 1H growth of 5.1%, with exports the main driver and continued investment growth in Q3, though official Q3 data have yet to be released. Chan said the government may raise its full‑year growth forecast and the economic adviser will provide details later. He warned that geopolitical tensions and the Middle East conflict have lifted oil prices and added inflationary pressure, and expects interest rates to remain elevated next year—posing downside risk to the property market and the broader economy; the government will monitor financial risks.