Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, delivered the government’s budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year to the Legislative Council today (the 25th). He noted that Hong Kong’s economy was robust last year, with strong external trade, a rebound in private consumption, and accelerated growth in fixed investment. The overall economic growth rate for the year was 3.5%, marking the third consecutive year of growth. (Greater Bay Area Voice)