Officiating the reception, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr John Lee, highlighted Hong Kong’s enduring competitive edge. He emphasised the city’s open and business-friendly ecosystem, simple and low tax regime, and a common law system that seamlessly connects with international financial centres. The city’s robust strengths and immense opportunities are reflected in its rising international rankings.
Capitalising on these strategic advantages, InvestHK will continue to promote Hong Kong’s unique role as a premier two-way investment hub and bridge cross-border markets by facilitating the “bringing in” of foreign investment while actively supporting Chinese Mainland enterprises to “go global”.
Closely aligned with the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the key measures of the Policy Address, the department will focus on a three-pronged strategy to drive Hong Kong’s high-quality economic development.
A Three-pronged Strategy
1. Driving Innovation and Technology (I&T) and the New Economy
Aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan to drive growth across I&T, life and health technology, the startup ecosystem, and new industrial platforms like the Northern Metropolis, harnessing new quality production forces to fuel Hong Kong’s next wave of growth.
2. Financial and Professional Services
Consolidating Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre and innovative financial hub, while connecting the professional services ecosystem to create a virtuous cycle of ‘finance + technology + professional services’.
3. Going Global and Global Network
Facilitating the tangible outcomes of the GoGlobal Task Force to assist Mainland enterprises in expanding globally, while continuing to deepen engagement in traditional European and American markets as well as emerging Belt and Road markets.
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InvestHK H1 2026 Results Underscore Hong Kong’s Unparalleled Appeal
Our half-year results demonstrate robust year-over-year growth. These latest figures reinforce Hong Kong’s status as the premier gateway for businesses expanding into Asia.
A Truly Global Mix of Investors
The Task Force on supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global has driven strong growth in the Chinese Mainland, while also supporting steady expansion across multiple international markets. Major sources of enterprises have spanned Europe, the Americas and Asia, with enterprises from the regions along the Belt and Road (excluding the Chinese Mainland) and European markets both recording robust increases.
Industries Spanning Key Sectors Vital to Hong Kong’s Strategic Economic Growth
Our portfolio reflects strategic alignment with national development priorities, particularly in sectors vital to Hong Kong’s long-term economic resilience. The Innovation and Technology sector is the leading growth driver, accounting for the largest share of incoming enterprises.
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)
The New CIES has generated strong momentum, attracting robust interest from high-net-worth individuals worldwide. This influx of international capital and top-tier talent strengthens Hong Kong’s position as a premier wealth management hub and accelerates the growth of its family office ecosystem.
Driving Investment, Delivering Results
Over the past four years under the current-term government, InvestHK has successfully facilitated:
InvestHK is actively driving towards the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set out in the 2025 Policy Address: assisting at least 1,200 enterprises to set up or expand operations in Hong Kong over 2026 and 2027.
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