FS begins visit to Madrid, Spain (with photos/video)
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in Madrid, Spain, yesterday (September 22, Madrid time) and began his visit.
Mr Chan led a group of local tech startups to visit Spain's innovation organisation, Spain Startup and meet with its President, Ms Maria Benjumea, and representatives from its partner, IE University of Spain. Spain Startup is the organiser of the renowned innovation and entrepreneurship event South Summit, which has been running since 2012, bringing together startups, tech talents, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. Through a variety of programmes, including startup competitions, networking events, and workshops, it offers startups opportunities to build global networks, exchange knowledge, and connect with investors. The South Summit event has now expanded to Brazil.
Spain Startup has indicated that it is actively considering organising an Asian version of the South Summit. Mr Chan said Hong Kong welcomes the event to be hosted in Hong Kong to attract startups and investors from the Mainland, particularly the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as well as the broader Asian region, and he will instruct relevant departments to follow up actively.
Also joining the innovation and technology delegation on the visit to Europe are the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Albert Wong, and the Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, Mr Eric Chan.
Mr Chan will continue his visit in Madrid today (September 23, Madrid time).
FS begins visit to Madrid, Spain (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FS begins visit to Madrid, Spain (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Land Registry releases statistics for July
The Land Registry today (August 4) released its statistics for July 2026.
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Land registration
* The number of sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in July was 6 715 (-28.8 per cent compared with June 2026 and -6.9 per cent compared with July 2025)
* The 12-month moving average for July was 7 776 (0.5 per cent below the 12-month moving average for June 2026 but 30.2 per cent above that for July 2025)
* The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements of building units in July was $51.7 billion (-37.5 per cent compared with June 2026 and -5.3 per cent compared with July 2025)
* Among the sale and purchase agreements, 4 462 were for residential units (-41.7 per cent compared with June 2026 and -22.6 per cent compared with July 2025)
* The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements in respect of residential units was $41.9 billion (-44.6 per cent compared with June 2026 and -9.6 per cent compared with July 2025)
Statistics on sales of residential units do not include sale and purchase agreements relating to sales of units under the Home Ownership Scheme, the Private Sector Participation Scheme, the Tenants Purchase Scheme, etc, unless the premium of the unit concerned has been paid after the sale restriction period.
Figures on sale and purchase agreements received for the past 12 months, the year-on-year rate of change and breakdown figures on residential sales have also been released.
As deeds may not be lodged with the Land Registry until up to 30 days after the transaction, these statistics generally relate to land transactions in the previous month.
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Land search
* The number of searches of land registers made by the public in July was 1 466 737 (+190.2 per cent compared with June 2026 and +246.0 per cent compared with July 2025)
The statistics cover searches made at the counter, through the self-service terminals and via the Integrated Registration Information System Online Services.
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