Invest Hong Kong surpasses Policy Address performance indicators, attracts over HK$160 billion in foreign direct investment (with photo)
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These results demonstrate that InvestHK has achieved ahead of schedule its performance indicators as set out in the 2022 Policy Address. Details are as follows:
| KPIs (From 2023 to 2025) |
InvestHK's results (From January 2023 to the first half of 2025) |
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| No. of companies | at least 1 130 companies | 1 301 companies |
| Direct investment | at least HK$77 billion | HK$168.4 billion |
| Job opportunities | at least 15 250 jobs | 19,136 jobs |
The top five locations of origin among the companies assisted span markets in North America, Europe and Asia:
| Location of origin | Number |
| The Mainland | 630 |
| Other countries | 671 |
| - United States | 113 |
| - United Kingdom | 89 |
| - Singapore | 68 |
| - Canada | 38 |
Among the companies assisted, the top five sectors were as follows:
| Sectors | Number (percentage in total) |
| Financial services and fintech | 283 (22 per cent) |
| Innovation and technology | 275 (21 per cent) |
| Family offices | 179 (14 per cent) |
| Tourism and hospitality | 148 (11 per cent) |
| Business and professional services | 129 (10 per cent) |
In addition, under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES), InvestHK is responsible for its financial requirements assessment, while the Immigration Department is responsible for assessing applications for visa/entry permits, extensions of stay and unconditional stays pursuant to the Scheme. Since its launch in March 2024, the key numbers of New CIES as of June 2025 are as follows:
| Number of applications | 1 548 |
| Number of approvals-in-principle granted (i.e. granting of 180-day visitor visas for making investments) | 1 188 |
| Number of applications verified to have fulfilled the investment requirements | 712 |
| Number of formal approvals granted | 673 |
| Verified investment amount | Over HK$ 21 billion |
| Expected investment amount to be brought into Hong Kong | Over HK$ 46 billion |
The Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, said that amid the challenges from external factors such as the geopolitical situation, this will bring both risks and opportunities to Hong Kong. InvestHK will further build on this strong momentum to deepen mutual engagements between Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas markets. The department will continue to strengthen ties with traditional markets such as Europe, North America and North Asia while actively exploring emerging markets.
Ms Lau said, "Our investment promotion efforts span various industries, aligning with policy directives and closely adhering to the key measures outlined in the Policy Addresses in recent years, such as the low-altitude economy, liquor trade, and the development of the Northern Metropolis. We also assist Mainland companies to go global via Hong Kong and further promote Hong Kong's advantages as a regional trade and high-end logistics hub. We will continue to leverage Hong Kong's role as a two-way springboard for Mainland and overseas companies to connect between our country and the rest of the world under the 'one country, two systems' principle."
She continued, "Looking ahead, we will focus on four strategic sectors, namely financial services and fintech, innovation and technology, supply chain management and logistics, as well as sustainable development and the green economy. We are also committed to leveraging Hong Kong's 'perceptible and experiential' soft power to promote cultural ties, showcasing the city's charm to the world in order to attract foreign investment. This will lead to drive the development of relevant industries and assist enterprises in capital matching through Hong Kong's stable capital market. We will actively promote Hong Kong as a two-way platform for both attracting investments into the city and helping businesses going global."
She added, "This year marks InvestHK's 25th anniversary. Over the past quarter century, we have assisted over 7 700 overseas and Mainland companies from around the world to set up or expand their business in Hong Kong. These companies span a wide range of sectors, including finance, innovation and technology, professional services, and sustainable development, creating over 95 000 jobs and bringing in direct investment of more than HK$440 billion. Hong Kong has always been one of the preferred destinations for global capital. These choices made by investors from around the globe are the strongest vote of confidence in investing in Hong Kong."
Ends/Monday, July 7, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:50
Issued at HKT 11:50
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