Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows

Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows A total of 413 companies set up or expanded their businesses in the city in the first six months of the year 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. The statistics represent an increase of 36 per cent in FDI and 8 per cent in new jobs generated by foreign companies. The city said it would continue to offer an open and business-friendly environment, low and straightforward taxes, and a common law system that would seamlessly connect with global financial centres. The InvestHK reception was attended by more than 380 representatives from global enterprises. InvestHK data showed that about 60 per cent of the firms set up in the city so far this year came from mainland China, representing 246 firms. Twenty-six firms were from Singapore, 21 from the United States and 18 from the United Kingdom. France and Italy each contributed 11 new enterprises.