Hong Kong's business scene is buzzing with record-breaking growth, as the city cements its status as a global commerce hub.
By the end of July, the total number of local companies registered in Hong Kong topped 1.5 million, while over 15,000 non-Hong Kong companies also set up shop—both all-time highs, according to HKSAR chief executive John Lee.
From January 2023 to July 2025, Invest Hong Kong supported 1,333 enterprises to establish or expand operations in the city, attracted HKD 174 billion ($22.17 billion) in first-year direct investment, and spurred the creation of more than 19,000 new jobs.
Lee highlighted Hong Kong's unique dual-platform role: a launchpad for international companies tapping into the Chinese mainland market and a springboard for companies from the Chinese mainland exploring opportunities overseas. Many global and mainland enterprises are choosing Hong Kong as a strategic base for growth and expansion.
Looking ahead, innovation remains key. Businesses are encouraged to blend online and offline strategies, roll out creative services and products, and leverage Hong Kong’s dynamic consumer market as a testing ground for wider expansion.
Collaboration is central to the strategy. In recent years, the HKSAR government has teamed up with business sectors in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland to explore markets in the Middle East and ASEAN. Moving forward, joint efforts will focus on promising emerging regions, balanced investment portfolios, and navigating geopolitical headwinds.
With its stable infrastructure, global connectivity, and supportive ecosystem for startups and established players alike, Hong Kong is poised to sustain momentum and drive sustainable growth for businesses and the local workforce.
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