New energy, AI, EV and biotech to drive Hong Kong IPO growth: HKEX

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Enoch YiuJanuary 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM

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Hong Kong's IPO market is expected to be driven by new energy, AI, EV, and biotech companies in the coming years, according to HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting. Dozens of companies in these sectors listed in Hong Kong in the past year, enabling them to expand their research and global impact. In the first three weeks of this year, eleven companies listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, raising nearly US$4 billion, with 50 new listing applications filed and over 300 companies awaiting approval. In 2025, 114 companies raised US$37.22 billion on the main board, a 230% increase from the previous year, making Hong Kong the largest IPO market globally since 2019. HKEX aims to facilitate the growth of these innovative companies and their transformative ideas.

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