Hong Kong Leads Global IPOs in 2025 with US$37.4 Billion Raised
Hong Kong led 2025 global IPOs, raising US$37.4B via 119 listings—a 231% surge showing strong capital market revival for firms, reflecting renewed market vigor.
Hong Kong Fourth Among Global Shipping Centres
Hong Kong Maintains Top 4 Position in Global Shipping Centre Index Hooray for Hong Kong! It’s managed to secured fourth place in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for transportation and logistics. The city scored 80.87 points, ranking behind Singapore, Shanghai, and London,…
Hong Kong Top of International Trade
International Trade Helps Hong Kong Climb to No. 2 in Global Competitiveness Hong Kong has climbed to second place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, marking its third straight year of improvement and its highest ranking since 2019. Government Efficiency and Infrastructure Lead Performance The city’s strong performance was driven by high scores in government…
Hong Kong Expands International Trade Opportunities in Central Asia
Hong Kong Seeks New Growth Opportunities in Central Asia Hong Kong will lead a trade delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in June as the city looks to expand international trade opportunities beyond its traditional markets. The visit is expected to strengthen business partnerships and create new opportunities for economic development across Central Asia. According to==…
Hong Kong Enters Top 5 Global Trading Entities
Hong Kong Climbs to be One of Top 5 Global Trading Entities Amid Challenging Conditions Hong Kong is now the world’s fifth-largest merchandise trading entity, according to the latest Global Trade Outlook & Statistics report released by the World Trade Organization for 2025. The city rose two places compared to the previous year in the…
Hong Kong Strengthens Push to Attract Mainland Enterprises
Hong Kong Pushing to Attract More Mainland Enterprises Hong Kong is increasing its efforts to attract Mainland China enterprises into the region with a multipronged strategy, as announced by officials at a recent spring reception. According to the officials, the launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan is a decisive phase for national growth. Moreover, Hong…
Hong Kong Strengthening Global Lead in Digital Asset Regulation
Hong Kong Strengthening Global Lead in Digital Asset Regulation with Tokenisation and AI Innovation Lately, Hong Kong has positioned itself as a global leader in digital asset regulation via tokenised finance. The government has issued the world’s first tokenised green bond, while also setting up the largest digital green bond issuance, totaling $10 billion across…
Transhipment Scheme Extended to Sustain Trade Flows
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Transshipment Facilitation Scheme Extended, Now Also Covers Peru Hong Kong’s Customs and Excise Department has extended the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Transhipment Facilitation Scheme to include cargo transhipped from the Mainland to Peru via Hong Kong. As a result, traders operating businesses between the two countries can now benefit from expanded…
Hong Kong Retail Sales in October Increase by 6.9%
Hong Kong October Retail sales up 6.9%, Showcasing Strong Economic Support According to the census and statistics department of Hong Kong, the total value of retail sales in October has gone up 6.9% with a provisional estimation of $35.2 billion. This estimate was 5.3% higher year-on-year after factoring out the effect of the price changes…
Hong Kong Economy Grows by 3.8% in the Third Quarter
Hong Kong Economy Records 3.8% Growth in the Third Quarter Hong Kong economy data for the third quarter has shown an optimistic rise, with latest figures of 3.8% growth pointing to an improvement across major sectors. The region continues to adjust to global shifts while maintaining strong resilience. Growth Trends in the Third Quarter Official…