Hong Kong continued to draw US and European firms to expand their businesses in the city in the first half of this year, the latest data shows, adding new momentum to its superconnector role.A total of 413 companies either set up local entities or expanded their businesses in Hong Kong in the first six months of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 9 per cent, government investment promotion agency InvestHK said on Thursday.“[The firms] are expected to bring in over HK$53 billion [US$6.75 billion] in Foreign Direct Investment [FDI] and create more than 8,600 new jobs,” Chief Executive John Lee said at the agency’s annual reception.
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Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows
Hong Kong experienced a 9% year-on-year increase in companies establishing or expanding their businesses in the first half of 2026, according to InvestHK. A total of 413 firms, primarily from the US and Europe, chose to invest in the city during this period.
Zoe SL ChanSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-26 · 08:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong experienced a 9% year-on-year increase in companies establishing or expanding their businesses in the first half of 2026, according to InvestHK. A total of 413 firms, primarily from the US and Europe, chose to invest in the city during this period. These companies are projected to bring in over HK$53 billion (US$6.75 billion) in foreign direct investment and are expected to create more than 8,600 new jobs. This influx of investment reinforces Hong Kong's role as a "superconnector."
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413 companies either set up local entities or expanded their businesses in Hong Kong in the first six months of 2026.
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Hong Kong saw a 9% year-on-year increase in companies setting up or expanding businesses in the first half of 2026.
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Hong Kong continued to draw US and European firms to expand their businesses in the city in the first half of this year.
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These firms are expected to create more than 8,600 new jobs.
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These firms are expected to bring in over HK$53 billion (US$6.75 billion) in foreign direct investment.
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