Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

Alpha Lau, Director-General of Investment Promotion:

I am filled with pride and gratitude as I reflect on InvestHK’s remarkable 25-year journey. Over this quarter-century, we have relentlessly pushed boundaries, thereby strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a leading international finance and business hub. 

A Significant Chapter in Hong Kong’s Economic Development

At the heart of what we do is a passion for facilitating and promoting investments that drive economic growth in Hong Kong, both inward and outward. The key performance indicators set in the 2022 Policy Address aimed to attract at least 1,130 enterprises to establish or expand in Hong Kong from 2023 to 2025. We are delighted to have exceeded this goal by completing 1,301 projects from January 2023 to June 2025.

Since its establishment in 2000, InvestHK has achieved the following:

• 7,780+ Completed Projects
• 440+ Foreign Direct Investment (in HK$ billion)
• 95,420+ New Jobs Created

Building a Legacy of Growth

One of our hallmarks is our ability to shape the business landscape by championing both traditional industries and high-growth sectors, such as innovation and technology, FinTech and sustainability. Family office initiatives are gaining significant momentum. The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applications from March 2024 to June 2025, set to inject over HK$46 billion into our economy. We are also at the forefront of developing the low-altitude economy while strengthening our role as a multinational supply chain centre to foster high-quality development and integration into national development.

To advance our global vision, we will attract investments of significant economic and strategic value to Hong Kong and deepen international exchange and cooperation. We will step up our efforts to support Mainland companies in expanding globally and international firms in accessing the Mainland China, fostering mutual economic growth.

Enhancing Our Global Influence

This year, our flagship event, the Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival, marks its 10th anniversary, underscoring our dedication to building a vibrant, interconnected community. The Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit solidifies our status as a premier hub for wealth management and impact investing.

We have strengthened economic ties through outreach to emerging markets, including Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. We also partner with investment promotion agencies globally to facilitate two-way investment. With overseas teams in over 30 locations, we enhance our capability to connect and collaborate effectively with international stakeholders.

One Team, One Mission

The global landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, and the drive for sustainable development, all of which are transforming the business environment. To address these challenges and opportunities, we will be agile, proactively refining our strategies to align with emerging trends.

Thank you for 25 years of trust and partnership. My heartfelt thanks go to the policy bureaux and departments, my colleagues, our stakeholders and partners for their unwavering support over the years. Together we are going to write the next chapter of InvestHK and Hong Kong’s story.