Just days into 2026, Hong Kong SAR’s stock market is on fire 🔥 The first trading day saw equities reach a one-month high, fueled by buzz around mainland China’s AI boom.
But that’s not all: Hong Kong wrapped up 2025 as the world leader in IPO fundraising 📈, outpacing the NYSE and NASDAQ combined—proof that global investors are still betting big on the city.
So what’s driving this optimism, and how will Hong Kong keep the momentum rolling? We chatted with Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, who spilled the tea on the city’s playbook:
- Boosting national tech: More support for homegrown AI and innovation projects 🤖
- Greater Bay Area integration: Tighter ties with Shenzhen & Guangzhou to create a high-tech powerhouse 🌉
- Investor diversification: Attracting fresh capital from across Asia and beyond 🌏
With GDP growth pegged at 3.2% this year, these moves aim to balance short-term gains with long-term resilience. Whether you’re a young investor, startup founder, or simply bullish on Asia’s tech scene, Hong Kong’s 2026 roadmap is one to watch 👀
Stay tuned as the city charts its course in the AI era! ✨
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Hong Kong SAR financial secretary lays out 2026 growth plan amid stock surge
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