10/02/2026
【新聞稿】
2026年2月9日
民思政策研究所提交財政預算案建議書
倡議聚焦AI、低軌經濟與友善育兒政策
民思政策研究所代表今日下午與財政司司長會面,提交《2026-27年度財政預算案建議書》,並就相關財經議題交換意見。建議書以「審慎理財,進取投資」為方針,主張善用財政盈餘,策略性投資於提升長遠生產力、優化治理及鞏固戰略產業,為香港未來發展奠定基礎。
研究所所長湯家驊表示:「香港財政重回穩健,提供寶貴戰略機遇。面對全球變局與科技浪潮,政府應避免無序增加經常開支,而應集中資源投放在高回報領域,實現長遠社會與經濟效益。」建議書主要政策方向如下:
深化人工智能佈局
提升數字政策辦公室職能,構建跨部門AI治理架構,並由港投公司設立生成式AI戰略基金,重點投資生物科技、金融科技等優勢產業的基礎與應用層。
發展低軌經濟
撥款推行「低軌道經濟人才培育與國際合作計劃」,由港投公司牽頭建立投融資與風險管理平台,完善衛星數據應用生態及法規框架。
深化公共理財改革
推行「成本效益分析」與「零基預算」試點,提升分析標準並設立獨立檢視機制,強化財政紀律與資源效益。
構建友善育兒環境
將子女免稅額上調至15萬港元,以稅務誘因鼓勵企業支持幼兒照顧服務,並推出「新手父母健康支援券」,減輕家庭負擔。
強積金首置支援
允許合資格首次置業者有限提取部分強積金作首期,設提取上限、還款機制及禁售期,平衡置業需求與退休保障。
有關建議書詳情,請參閱�https://podresearch.hk/uploads/file/202602/f9798e2f9223648fc9e10ca0e25ed2a7.pdf
合照:財經事務及庫務局常任秘書長 (庫務)黎志華(左四),民思政策研究所所長湯家驊(左五),財政司司長陳茂波(左六),財政預算案及稅務政策組主任熊璐珊(右三)與研究所代表團合照。
【Press Release】
February 9, 2026
POD Research Institute Submits Budget Proposal
Focusing on AI, Low-Earth Orbit Economy, and Family-Friendly Childcare Policies
Representatives from the POD Research Institute (PODRI) met with the Financial Secretary this afternoon to submit their "2026-27 Budget Proposal" and discuss relevant financial issues. The proposal emphasizes "Prudent Fiscal Management, Proactive Investment," advocating for the strategic use of fiscal surpluses to enhance long-term productivity, optimize governance, and strengthen strategic industries, laying a solid foundation for Hong Kong's future development.
Mr. Ronny Tong, Head of PODRI, remarked: "With Hong Kong's fiscal health returning to a stable footing, valuable strategic opportunities are within reach. In the face of global changes and technological advances, the government must avoid uncontrolled increases in recurrent expenditures. Instead, it should focus resources on high-return areas to achieve long-term social and economic benefits."
The key policy directions outlined in the proposal include:
Deepening AI Deployment:
- Upgrade the Digital Policy Office and establish a cross-departmental AI governance framework.
- The Hong Kong Investment Corporation should create a generative AI strategic fund to focus investments in foundational and application layers of key industries like biotechnology and financial technology.
Developing the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Economy:
- Allocate funding for a talent development and international cooperation program in the LEO economy.
- HKIC should lead the establishment of an investment and risk management platform.
- Improve the satellite data application ecosystem and regulatory framework.
Advancing Public Finance Reform:
- Implement pilot programs for Cost-Benefit Analysis and Zero-Based Budgeting.
- Enhance analytical standards and establish an independent review mechanism.
- Strengthen fiscal discipline and resource efficiency.
Creating a Family-Friendly Childcare Environment:
- Raise the Child allowance to HK$150,000.
- Introduce tax incentives to encourage businesses to support childcare services.
- Launch "New Parents Health Support Vouchers" to alleviate family burdens.
MPF Support for First-Time Home Buyers:
- Allow eligible first-time home buyers to make limited withdrawals from their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) for down payments, ensuring a balance between homeownership needs and retirement security.
For further details on the recommendations, please refer to:https://podresearch.hk/uploads/file/202602/f9798e2f9223648fc9e10ca0e25ed2a7.pdf
Group photo: Andrew Lai, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Treasury) (fourth from the left); Ronny Tong, Head of PODRI (fifth from the left); Paul Chan, Financial Secretary (sixth from the left); and Lusan Hung, Head, Budget and Tax Policy Unit (third from the right), along with the delegation from PODRI