Hong Kong Territory Profile

Key Features of the Hong Kong Market

World top three largest and most developed capital markets in the world
Stock market, IPO listings, banking and insurance world leader and regional Asian hub
Gateway to China and Asia
English speaking and common law based legal system
High priced consumerism, market of 8 million people
Fintech and technology world leader, healthcare etc.
Greater Bay Area – New incentives and cooperation between Hong Kong, Macau and South China, Shenzhen and Guangdong. Policies and benefits
Base in HK for R&D and manufacturing in South China
Increasing Mainland China influence is actually stimulating the economy and related incentives to engage and invest
Highly underrated consumer and retail market
Technology transfers, licensing and ERP, anything in Fintech, IT for healthcare and insurance or finance etc is very welcome, it’s a world leading market

Well controlled, low regulation, ease of doing business for western companies over 100 years
Underrated retail consumer demand for foreign goods
Connection to Mainland China

Worth considering as a stand alone market or as part of a wider China or Asian strategy
Well established hub for ease of business and regulatory environment as a regional and corporate base for China/Asia
Well developed highly skilled workforce

Political climate of perceived China influence
Lengthy conservative covid restrictions hurt the economy but now clear and rebounding