Defining Hong Kong’s Role in the Changing Global Economy
Hong Kong is entering a new phase of revival, with fresh opportunities to strengthen its position as a leading business hub. With shifting regional dynamics and emerging opportunities, the city can build on its strengths to attract international talent, drive innovation, and contribute to Asia-Pacific’s ongoing growth.
While recent years have brought challenges, there is now renewed interest in the city as a business destination and growing momentum to rebuild. Foreign direct investment into Hong Kong reached record highs in 2024, while the HKEX has emerged as the top destination globally for listings by volume, with a total of 31 companies raising $10 billion by the first half of 2025, according to LSEG data.
This conference from the Financial Times, held in partnership with Sino Group, brought together local and international business leaders, innovators and experts to explore Hong Kong’s evolving value proposition, and discuss how the city can solidify its stature as Asia-Pacific’s gateway to the world.
The speaker line-up included:
Key Discussion Points
Asia-Pacific and beyond
How will changing trade and investment trade patterns impact economies across Asia-Pacific as well as Hong Kong’s strategic positioning?
Global magnetism
What are the core factors currently shaping perceptions of Hong Kong as a place to live and do business?
Innovation potential
How can Hong Kong enhance its competitive edge in deep tech, life sciences and AI?
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