Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
當局在2014年10月將一幅原本 留作科學園第四期擴建用途的8公頃土地改劃為中密度住宅用地，我曾表示強烈反對，多次促請政府再覓地發展類似科學園的園區，讓創新科技產業遍地開花。
I have strongly opposed the Governments decision to rezone an 8 - hectare plot originally reserved for the Phase 4 Development of the Science Park for medium - density residential development in October 2014 and have repeatedly urged the Government to identify other sites for development of facilities similar to the Science Park so that innovation and technology industry would blossom
我樂於看到政府現時已預留大面積的土地，包括在蓮塘/香園圍口岸附近一幅超過50公頃的土地，供創科及其他新興產業或工業之用。
I am happy to see that the Government has now set aside sizable sites including one of over 50 hectares near the LiantangHeung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point for use by the innovation and technology sector and other emerging or traditional industries
更引人注目的是，特區政府和深圳市政府今年1月初簽訂合作備忘錄，在香港落馬洲河套地區發展港深創新及科技園，面積將是白石角科學園的4倍。
It is even more striking that the SAR Government and the Shenzhen Municipal Government signed a memorandum of understanding at the beginning of January this year on the development of a Hong KongShenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Lok Ma Chau Loop in Hong Kong with an area quadruple that of the Science Park at Pak Shek Kok
同時，政府支持香港科技園公司在科學園旁邊興建一座創新斗室，提供靈活設計的住宿單位及共用的工作空間等設施，租給科學園內的培育公司或初創企業的人員，爭取在3年後落成。
In the meantime the Government supports the construction by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation of an InnoCell adjacent to the Science Park . InnoCell will provide residential units with flexible design and ancillary facilities such as shared working spaces for leasing to staff of the incubatees and start - ups in the Science Park and it is hoped that the construction will be completed in three years
這些規劃無疑令人十分鼓舞，但如何凝聚社會共識，爭取相關持份者的支持，一一予以妥善落實，將成為未來特區政府所要面對的一大考驗。
These initiatives are undoubtedly very encouraging but the SAR Government will be faced with great challenges in building social consensus soliciting support from all relevant stakeholders and properly implementing each of these measures
主席，要推動創科發展，如果缺乏研發資源的持續投入，動力可能無以為繼。
President promoting innovation and technology development without any continuous injection of resources in research and development may only result in a loss in the development momentum
本地研發總開支相對本地生產總值的比率，由2003年的0.68%上升至2015年的0.76%，增長十分緩慢，亦遠遠落後於本地區內其他着重創科的經濟體。
The ratio of the total research and development expenditure of Hong Kong to Gross Domestic Product has only increased very slowly from 0.68 % in 2003 to 0.76 % in 2015 far lagging behind other economies in the region which have placed much emphasis on innovation and technology
我曾多番向特區政府提出建議，香港應該爭取在未來10年，將該比率提升至2.5%或以上。
I have repeatedly proposed to the SAR Government that Hong Kong should strive to increase the ratio to 2.5 % or above in the future 10 years
為了鼓勵企業進行研發，經民聯倡議應該給予企業研發資金3倍扣稅，以投放更多資源開發高增值生產線。
In order to encourage enterprises to undertake research and development BPA has proposed to provide enterprises with tax deduction at three times of the research and development expenditure so that more resources would be put in to develop production lines of high added value
經民聯又建議政府設立100億元研究基金，鼓勵科研產業發展。
BPA has also proposed the setting up of a research fund of 10 billion by the Government to encourage the development of scientific research industry
我樂於看到今年的施政報告首次提到政府將考慮提供包括稅務及財務優惠等支援措施，以吸引創科企業，希望當局盡快與工商及科技業界商討具體措施，以免議而不決。
I am happy to see that it is mentioned for the first time in the Policy Address this year that the Government would consider implementing such support measures as offering tax and financial concessions to attract innovation and technology enterprises and I hope actions would be taken as soon as possible to discuss the concrete measures with the commerce industry and technology sectors in order to avoid making no decision after deliberation
至於推動其他產業的發展，今年的施政報告提出舉辦更多國際旅遊盛事，吸引高增值旅客，又增加香港會議展覽中心的用地，例如在灣仔運動場進行綜合發展等，可令相關行業受惠。
As for promoting the development of other industries it is proposed in the Policy Address this year that more international mega events would be organized to attract more high - yield visitors and measures would be taken to increase the supply of convention and exhibition venues such as using the Wan Chai Sports Ground for comprehensive development . I think the relevant sectors would be benefited from such initiatives
此外，當局又推動再工業化，籌備於將軍澳工業邨興建數據技術中心及先進製造業中心，以支援優勢產業，包括生物科技、大數據、物聯網、人工智能、智慧城市等。
In addition in order to promote re - industrialization the Government is preparing to build a Data Technology Hub and an Advanced Manufacturing Centre in the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate and industries enjoying advantages in the process include biotechnology big data the Internet of Things artificial intelligence and smart city
上述建議必須有具體措施來落實，當局在推廣產業發展方面也須作出整體考慮。
Specific measures should be drawn up to implement the proposal and the Government should also consider the issue as a whole when attempts are made to promote the development of industries
我於2015年3月在本會動議一項議員議案，促請政府盡快制訂長遠、全面及平衡的產業政策，並經不同黨派議員修訂和補充後獲得通過。
I have moved a Members motion in this Council in March 2015 to urge the Government to expeditiously formulate a long - term comprehensive and balanced industrial policy and the motion was passed with amendments and additions proposed by Members from different political parties
我認為下一屆特區政府須就這個課題確立清晰的政策願景和目標，貫徹和落實公共財政應花則花的原則。
I consider it necessary for the SAR Government of the next term to establish clear policy vision and targets for the subject so as to put into practice the public finance principle of allocating resources where they are required
透過政府的財政措施和資 源調配，策略性地刺激不同產業的增長，從土地供應、稅務優惠、專項資助、人才培訓、官產學研雙結合等多方面，提供綜合配套，策略性地刺激不同產業的增長，吸引外來投資。
Through the Governments fiscal measures and resource allocation the growth of different industries should be strategically stimulated
主席，特首梁振英這份施政報告，正如他開宗明義的4句："用好機遇發展經濟改善民生和諧共融"所言，是一份積極進取的施政報告，我深信無論誰人擔任下屆特首，不論是他或她、男或女，其施政理念都離不開這份施政報告的精神。
President like the four - lined message on the cover Make Best Use of Opportunities Develop the Economy Improve Peoples Livelihood Build an Inclusive Society this Policy Address of Chief Executive LEUNG Chun - ying is proactive . I deeply believe no matter who will become the next Chief Executive his or her policy vision cannot stray far from the spirit of this Policy Address
綜觀2017年的施政綱領，裏面包含八大篇章，而首章談及經濟發展和創新及科技。
The 2017 Policy Agenda contains eight chapters and the first chapter is about Economic Development and Innovation and Technology
這一章裏面，特區政府指出，過去4年雖然遇上不少難題，但特區政府思路清晰而堅定，繼續締造一個具經濟活力、亦勇於創新的宜居城市。
In this chapter the SAR Government points out that despite the many difficulties encountered in the past four years it was committed to a clear and firm direction which is to continue to build an economically vibrant and creative city for living
在促進經濟發展方面，特區政府會貫徹"適度有為"的政策，透過多方渠道，與相關業界集思廣益，以協助延續和擴大香港的經濟成就，把握國家"十三五"規劃和"一帶一路"所帶來的龐大發展機遇，這是不容忽視的。
In order to promote economic development the SAR Government will stay appropriately proactive and gather industries views through different channels so as to help sustain and broaden Hong Kongs economic success and capitalize on the enormous growth opportunities arising from the implementation of the National 13 Five - Year Plan and the Belt and Road Initiative . This should not be overlooked indeed
特區政府一直以來共推行20多項措施，當中9項更繼續推陳出新，陸續引申出新措施，就以亞太區國際法律及爭議解決服務中心來說，這便是一個重要的着墨點。
So far the SAR Government has rolled out over 20 measures 9 of which are based on old measures but are infused with new elements . For instance the development of Hong Kong as the International Legal and Dispute Resolution Services Centre in the Asia - Pacific Region is such an example which is an important measure in the Policy Address
大家都知道在"一帶一路"沿線涉及65個國家，而這些國家企業、國家資金都會往外跑。
We all know that there are 65 countries along the Belt and Road route and these national enterprises together with their capital will flow outward
當這些企業往外跑時，他們如何可以獲得在法律上合理的、認可的並對他們有好處的保障呢？
In this process how can these enterprises be protected by sound and certified legal advice that covers their interests?
這方面應該可以透過香港法律，再加上內地法律做到的。
This can be achieved with the laws in Hong Kong and the Mainland
但凡商業上的法律合同、協議草擬工作，都是重要的環節，當中亦會涉及文件認證，這些都是重要關口，這些是必須拿捏精準的初步工作。
In doing commercial businesses the drafting of legal contracts and agreements and document certification are important preliminary procedures that need to be done accurately
當遇到投資上的問題，或遇到商業糾紛，除了透過打官司解決糾紛，還可以通過仲裁或調解來解決糾紛。
In the event of investment problems or commercial disputes the parties concerned can resolve such problems or disputes through arbitration and mediation apart from taking the matter to court
香港累積了30多年這方面的經驗，證明這個功能是非常重要的。
With more than 30 years of experience Hong Kong is evidently serving a very important function in this regard
同樣，我們可以把這個概念反過來，在"一帶一路"下國內企業要走出去投資時，它們同樣需要類似香港法律再加上內地法律觀念的保障。
Similarly we can reverse this idea and provide similar protection for Mainland enterprises which intend to make foreign investments under the Belt and Road Initiative because these enterprises also need similar legal protection that is supported by Hong Kong and Mainland laws
"一帶一路"沿線65個國家的法律基礎，大部分仍停留於初階模樣。
The legal foundations of the 65 Belt and Road countries for this Initiative are mostly yet to take shape
這些國家如果可以在"一帶一路"政策下善用這項公證服務，協助它們制訂有關法律文書以作啟導，日後遇上商業糾紛時，這些法律文書所應用的法規便會產生很大作用，使涉及糾紛的業務得以帶來香港這個國際法律及爭議解決服務中心處理或提供支援。
If these countries can make use of our attesting services to help them attest their legal documents under the Belt and Road Initiative from the start in the event of future legal disputes they will seek assistance from the International Legal and Dispute Resolution Services Centre in Hong Kong to resolve their disputed business
所以，我們應該善用這個新機遇加強與內地司法部溝通，由我們的律政司為首，帶領香港的法律服務界作長足發展。
Hence we should capitalize on this new opportunity and strengthen communication with the Ministry of Justice in the Mainland so that the legal services sector in Hong Kong can have a sustainable development under the leadership of the Secretary for Justice . I wish to move from this point to talk about the International Legal and Dispute Resolution Services Centre
我們雖然有其他 的政策推動香港成為仲裁及調解中心，但就規模來說，相關建設往往不及海外，特別是我們的競爭對手新加坡。
We may have other policies to promote Hong Kong as an arbitration and mediation centre but in terms of scale the related facilities are incomparable to those overseas especially those in our competitor Singapore
所以，在硬件方面，我們應該可以藉着河套這個新發展區，加強香港的法律服務與內地的法律服務融合，然後在該處設立一個有規模、現代化的仲裁中心或調解中心。
Hence on the hardware front it should be feasible to establish a modern arbitration or mediation centre of considerable scale in the new development area in the Lok Ma Chau Loop with a view to strengthening the integration of legal services in Hong Kong and the Mainland
但從經濟環節來說，我看到香港的專業人士可以把握這個機遇延展我們的法律服務。
But on the economic front I think legal professionals in Hong Kong can capitalize on this opportunity to extend our legal services
因此，我是支持這個施政報告，並順帶提出上述意見。
I thus wish to express my support to the Policy Address and raise this point in passing
我認為這個施政報告並非最後的報告，正如我剛才所說，不論哪一位行政長官候選人成為下屆政府之首，我看不到它有甚麼理由會不依循這個如此全面、為香港謀求良好發展機遇的施政綱領發展。
I do not think this is the last Policy Address . As I said earlier no matter who will become the next Chief Executive I cannot see any reason why he or she will not follow this Policy Agenda which is comprehensive in seeking good development opportunities for Hong Kong when he or she takes forward his or her administration
致謝議案。
Motion of Thanks
胡志偉議員、張超雄議員及邵家臻議員要就議案動議修正案。
Mr WU Chi - wai Dr Fernando CHEUNG and Mr SHIU Ka - chun wish to move amendments to the motion
我已接納內務委員會就辯論發言時限作出的建議。
I have accepted the recommendations of the House Committee on the time limits for speeches in the debate
每位議員可在5個辯論環節中的任何環節發言，但在每個環節只可發言一次。
Each Member including the mover of the motion and movers of the amendments to the motion may speak in any of the five debate sessions but heshe may only speak once in each session
每位議員的總發言時限不得超過30分鐘。
The total speaking time limit for each Member is 30 minutes
在每個辯論環節，我會先請想發言的議員發言。
In each debate session I will first call upon those Members who wish to speak to speak
議員發言後，若有需要，我會暫停會議10分鐘，讓有關官員就回應作準備。
After Members have spoken if necessary I will suspend the meeting for 10 minutes for the relevant public officers to prepare their response
會議恢復時，只有官員才可發言。
Only public officers may speak when the Council resumes
若官員認為無需暫停會議，我便會在議員發言後，隨即請官員回應。
If public officers consider the suspension of meeting not necessary I will invite them to respond right after Members have spoken
官員發言後，有關的辯論環節即告結束。
After the public officers have spoken the debate session will come to a close
五個辯論環節完結後，李慧琼議員可就修正案發言，然後我會請提出修正案的議員動議修正案。
After the five debate sessions have ended Ms Starry LEE may speak on the amendments . I will then call upon movers of the amendments to move amendments
處理完畢各項修正案後，李慧琼議員可發言答辯。
After the amendments have been dealt with Ms Starry LEE may reply
最後，議員會就原議案或經修正的議案進行表決。
Finally Members will vote on the original motion or the motion as amended
這項議案辯論會一連三天舉行。
The debate on this motion will last for three days
今天的辯論會在晚上10時左右暫停。
Todays debate will be suspended at about 10col00 pm
明天的辯論會在上午9時開始，晚上10時左右暫停。
The debate for tomorrow will start at 9col00 am and be suspended at about 10col00 pm
後天的辯論亦會在上午9時開始，在處理完畢議程上所有事項後或大約晚上10時，我便會宣布休會。
The debate for the day after tomorrow will also start at 9col00 am . I will adjourn the meeting after conclusion of all the business on the Agenda or at around 10col00 pm
本會現在就議案及各項修正案進行合併辯論。
This Council will now proceed to a joint debate on the motion and the amendments
現在進入第一個辯論環節。
We now proceed to the first debate session
辯論主題是"經濟發展和創新及科技"。
The debate themes are Economic Development and Innovation and Technology
這個環節涵蓋7個政策範疇，分別是：工商事務；經濟發展事務，但不包括能源有關事宜；"一帶一路"；財經事務；創新及科技產業；廣播及電訊；及海運及空運。
This session covers the following seven policy areas Commerce and Industry; Economic Development ; Belt and Road; Financial Affairs; Innovation and Technology Industries; Broadcasting and Telecommunications; and Maritime and Aviation
有意在這個環節發言的議員請按下"要求發言"按鈕。
Members who wish to speak in this session will please press the Request to speak button
現在進入第二個辯論環節。
We now proceed to the second debate session
辯論主題是"土地、房屋、交通、環境及保育"。
The debate themes are Land Housing Transportation Environment and Conservation
這個環節涵蓋7個政策範疇，分別是：房屋事務；屬發展事務政策範疇的規劃、地政及工程事宜；樓宇安全；交通事務；屬經濟發展事務政策範疇的能源事宜；環境事務；及保育。
This session covers the following seven policy areas Housing; Development ; Building Safety; Transport; Economic Development energy; Environmental Affairs; and Conservation
施政報告花了很大篇幅處理房屋發展。
The Policy Address has devoted long treatment to housing development
我明白本屆特區政府很注重房屋問題，經常表示要覓地建屋。
As I understand it the present - term SAR Government attaches a great deal of importance to the housing problem and it always says that it is necessary to find land for housing construction purpose
政府在土地問題上遇到很大困難，而即使找到合適用地，亦面對各方面的阻力，其中之一來自漁農界。
Speaking of the land problem the Government faces tremendous difficulty in the sense that even if it identifies a suitable land it faces resistance from various sides including the fisheries and agriculture sector
過去兩三年，有農民向我求助，表示他們今天被迫遷了，或明天又被業主加租。
In the past two or three years some farmers approached me for assistance . Some said that they were forced to move out the same day they approached me and some said that their landlords had increased their rents with effect from the following day
凡此種種的問題，我們曾在不同的事務委員會會議及場合上向發展局局長反映，不論是誰擔任局長。
We have reflected such problems to the Secretary for Development regardless of who he is at various panel meetings and also on different occasions
我建議成立一個跨部門小組專責處理漁民及農民的問題，這樣可能較容易解決問題。
I propose to set up an inter - departmental task force dedicated to dealing with issues relating to fishermen and farmers . This way the problems can probably be dealt with more easily
其實，相關問題反而是拖慢腳步的一大原因。
Actually this matter is rather a major reason for hindrance
因此，我希望發展局局長認真考慮我剛才提出的問題。
So I hope the Secretary for Development can give serious thoughts to the issue raised by me just now
主席，行政長官在今年的施政報告以"用好機遇發展經濟改善民生和諧共融"為主題，提出了一系列的措施。
President the Chief Executive has proposed a series of measures in this years Policy Address under the theme of Make Best Use of Opportunities Develop the Economy Improve Peoples Livelihood Build an Inclusive Society
作為財政司司長，我會在財政資源上全面配合。
As the Financial Secretary I will fully collaborate in terms of fiscal resources
在2016年年初，環球經濟情況較為嚴峻，但自從第二季開始逐步回穩，亞洲貿易亦隨之而改善，本港出口貨量亦回升。
After a relatively critical period in early 2016 global economy gradually stabilized in the second quarter and Asias trade performance improved correspondingly followed by a rise in Hong Kongs exports
內部需求堅韌，私人消費開支增長在第三季稍為加快，投資開支反彈。
Domestic demand remained resilient and the growth in private consumption expenditure stepped up moderately in the third quarter amid a rebound in investment expenditure
香港經濟增長年內亦逐步回升，第三季增長加快至1.9%，較第一季高1.1個百分點。
Hong Kongs economic growth also picked up gradually during the year and accelerated to 1.9 % in the third quarter a rise of 1.1 percentage points from the first quarter
最新的數據顯示，香港經濟在去年第四季繼續有改善。
Latest statistics indicated a continuous improvement in Hong Kongs economy in the fourth quarter last year
貨物出口增長顯著加快，訪港旅客回升，連帶零售銷貨量的跌幅明顯收窄。
Growth in exports of goods accelerated notably coupled with a rebound in visitor arrivals significantly reducing the decline in retail sales volume
整體而言，企業營商的氣氛在最近兩季亦有所改善。
In general business sentiment also improved in the last two quarters
樓市方面，政府於去年11月宣布新一輪需求管理措施，加上美國聯儲局於12月再次加息，樓市已經降溫，樓價升勢顯著放緩，交投活動亦淡靜，投資需求明顯減少。
Regarding the property market after the Governments announcement of a new round of demand - side management measures in November and the second rate hike by the United States Federal Reserve in December last year the property market has cooled down already . The rise in property prices has substantially slowed down and transactions have become quiet with a sharp decrease in investment demands
根據差餉物業估價署，樓價在12月按月只微升0.1%，遠低於8月至10月期間2.6%的每月平均升幅。
According to the Rating and Valuation Department property prices only slightly increased by 0.1 % monthly in December much lower than the monthly average increase of 2.6 % between August and October
土地註冊處數字亦顯示，12月及1月的住宅交投急跌至每月平均約3,400宗，遠低於去年8月至10月的每月平均6,700宗。
Figures from the Land Registry showed that average monthly transactions in December and January plunged to around 3 400 significantly lower than the average monthly transactions of 6 700 between August and October last year
根據稅務局，須繳付雙倍從價印花稅的住宅物業交易，過去兩個月只佔整體成交的10%，低於去年首10個月的26%。
The Inland Revenue Departments figures indicated that residential property transactions to which doubled ad valorem stamp duty were applicable accounted only for 10 % of overall transactions over the past two months lower than the proportion of 26 % over the first 10 months last year
勞工市場繼續處於全民就業的狀態，最新的失業率維持在3.3%的低位，就業人數續見上升，就業收入繼續有實質增長。
The labour market remained in a state of full employment . The latest employment rate stayed low at 3.3 % while the number of employment was on the rise continuously and employment earnings kept rising in real terms
作為一個外向的小型經濟體，香港經濟近期雖然有所回穩，但這勢頭在2017年能否持續，很大程度取決於外圍環境的變化。
Hong Kong is an open and small economy and despite regaining stability recently whether it can maintain this momentum in 2017 very much depends on changes in the external environment
國際貨幣基金組織預測今年環球經濟增長會略為加快。不過，溫和及不均勻的增長格局未變，環球經濟前景仍有風險。
The International Monetary Fund predicted slightly faster economic growth worldwide this year while still expecting a moderate and uneven growth pattern and various risks to the global outlook
全球最大的經濟體美國，其經濟在去年下半年好轉，勞工市場持續改善，市場預期新政府將會增加基建開支和推出稅務措施，今年經濟增長有望稍為提速。
The economic situation in the United States the largest economy in the world improved in the latter part of last year and labour market continued to recover . The market predicts that the new government will increase infrastructural expenditure and introduce taxation measures . Economic growth is expected to moderately gather pace this year
聯儲局一如市場預期，在2月初維持利率不變。
As expected by the market the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged in early February
隨着美國經濟改善，市場預期聯儲局利率正常化的方向不變，不過加息步伐仍要視乎經濟表現和其他變數。
With the improvement in the United States economy the market expects the Federal Reserve to stick with interest rate normalization but the pace of rate hike will depend on economic performance and other variables
其中一個變數是美國新政府的貿易及它的經濟政策取向。
One variable is the policy stance of the new government in the United State in relation to trade and economy
在美國政府以"美國優先"為新政策的大前提下，市場關注美國會否增加對外貿易的壁壘。
On the backdrop of the new policy of putting America First proposed by the new regime in the United States the market is concerned about whether the United States will impose more trade barriers
由於美國在全球的金融及貿易領域舉足輕重，其經濟政策對環球經濟復蘇及金融市場，都會有相當的影響。
Owing to the United States importance to global finance and trade its economic policy will be highly influential in economic recovery and financial markets worldwide
歐元區方面，經濟維持溫和增長，但前景仍然充滿挑戰。
Although the eurozone maintains mild economic growth the outlook is still challenging
英國國會下議院在2月初通過"脫歐"法案，法案將遞交上議院審議。
After the House of Commons of the United Kingdom passed the Brexit bill in early February the bill will be tabled before the House of Lord for consideration
英國政府計劃在完成整個立法後，3月底前啟動"脫歐"談判。
The British Government intends to trigger Brexit negotiation by March upon completing the entire legislative process
往後雙方的談判或會持續兩年，英國和歐盟未來的經貿關係會在一段長時間內相當不明朗。
The negotiation may last two years seriously clouding the trade relations between Britain and the European Union for a long time
此外，雖然早前意大利銀行體系的風險得到紓緩，但歐元區高失業率及負債高企等結構性問題，仍然會持續制約經濟表現。
Moreover the risks in the Italian banking system have been allayed earlier but structural problems like high unemployment rates and heavy debts will go on affecting economic performance in the eurozone
今年幾個主要歐洲經濟體如德國、法國和荷蘭的大選亦需要留意，如果反對歐盟的政黨乘勢崛起，將令經濟形勢更為複雜。
We also have to pay attention to the general elections to be held in a few major European economies this year such as Germany France and the Netherlands . The economic situations will become even more complicated if political parties against the European Union come to power
日本方面，受累於結構性問題，經濟增長料會仍然緩慢。
In Japan growth is expected to stay weak because of structural problems in its economy
內地經濟穩健，去年全年增長達6.7%，第四季輕微加快至6.8%，明顯高於不少發達國家和新興市場。
The Mainland economy performed soundly growing 6.7 % last year and growth in the fourth quarter accelerated modestly to 6.8 % much faster than many advanced countries and emerging markets
作為全球第二大經濟體，內地繼續擔當全球經濟增長的重要支柱。
As the second largest economy in the world Mainland remains a pillar of global economic growth
環球經濟繼續溫和增長，亞洲貿易及香港的出口表現在今年可望有所改善，但面對各種不確定性，出口表現或仍然會不時反覆。
Global economy sustains modest growth . Asias trade and Hong Kongs exports are expected to improve this year yet export performance may still fluctuate in the face of numerous uncertainties
對香港而言，穩定的就業及良好的收入情況，對維持內部需求增長十分重要。
Stability in the job market and favourable income situation are essential to maintain growth in Hong Kongs domestic demand
訪港旅遊業倘若能夠持續恢復，零售市道及服務輸出都可望受惠。
If visitor arrivals can keep on recovering it may benefit the retail sector and services exports
不過，美國加息步伐不明朗，加上主要央行貨幣政策背馳，或會令資金流向突然轉變，引起國際金融市場波動。
That said the uncertain pace of interest rate hike in the United States and the divergence in monetary policies among major central banks may lead to sudden changes in fund flows causing volatility in global financial markets
我們會密切留意外圍不明朗因素對本地資產市場及經濟氣氛的影響。
We will closely monitor the impacts of external uncertainties on the local asset markets and economic sentiment
物價方面，通脹在過去一年保持溫和，基本通脹率在2016年略為回落至2.3%，連續第五年回落。
In terms of prices inflation was modest last year . Underlying inflation slightly eased to 2.3 % in 2016 trending down for five consecutive years
短期內，輸入通脹輕微，加上本地成本升幅溫和，通脹壓力有限。
Short - term inflationary pressure is not substantial with mild imported inflation and gentle increase in local cost pressures
不過，去年能源和原材料價格回升，加上主要石油輸出國減產協議對油價有支持作用，不同因素對環球通脹的往後影響，需要繼續觀察。
However energy and raw material prices bounced back last year and the agreement among major petroleum exporting countries to cut production offered support to oil prices . We have to go on monitoring the future impacts of various factors on global inflation
我會在下個星期發表的財政預算案裏，一併公布本年全年的經濟增長和通脹預測。
I will announce the economic growth and inflation forecasts for the whole year when I publish the Budget next week