HONG KONG, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's operating account has returned to a surplus in the 2025-26 financial year as tax revenue increased on the back of a booming economy and capital market, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, while delivering the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday.

An aerial view of Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. (File photo: Xinhua)

With the reinforced fiscal consolidation program gradually bearing fruit, Hong Kong's public finances have improved sooner than expected, said Chan.

"We expect Hong Kong's economy to sustain good momentum this year," Chan said.