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Hong Kong Investment Corporation

Hong Kong Investment Corporation
The latest news and top stories on the Hong Kong Investment Corporation. A Hong Kong-based governmental body, the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) is dedicated to enhancing Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness and economic vitality while seeking reasonable financial returns. Its main areas of focus include strategic investments in Hard & Core Technology, Biotechnology and New Energy & Green Technology.
Smoke billows from a fire near Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Middle East banks eye Hong Kong as ‘safe haven’ amid Iran threats: InvestHK head

Investment-promotion agency is helping a couple of Middle East banks set up in the city and fielding more inquiries since the war started.

Hong Kong stock market

First HKIC bet SmartMore seeks Hong Kong IPO amid booming tech pipeline

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan

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Hong Kong property

Can HKIC fix Hong Kong’s 15 million square-foot office vacancy problem?

Attracting foreign institutions might prove difficult amid the commercial property sector’s elevated vacancy rates and uncertain recovery.

A general view of prime commercial buildings in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years

Number of applicants surges in second year, with most of the deployed capital going into authorised funds, equities and debt securities.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?

New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong to set up first national innovation centre outside mainland China

Finance chief Paul Chan says city will also establish a high-level steering committee to spearhead AI development.

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Hong Kong held an AI and Robotics Fest last November. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals

Northern Metropolis, San Tin Technopole cornerstones of innovation and technology strategy, finance chief Paul Chan says in budget address.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong boosts investment body’s role in property sector, tech investment drive

Hong Kong Investment Corporation aims to draw overseas funds into commercial property projects, while advancing open-source RISC-V chip initiatives.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Investments, tax breaks: what’s in it for you in Hong Kong’s budget 2026-27

From industry funding to relief measures for ordinary Hongkongers, here are eight key takeaways from finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget.

The AI and robotics industry is among several key sectors that will receive a boost in government spending, according to Hong Kong’s latest budget. Karma Lo
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Exclusive | All eyes on latest Hong Kong investment darling HKIC

HKIC set to come up as key highlight in finance chief Paul Chan’s budget blueprint, sources say.

The Hong Kong Investment Cooperation was set up to use the government’s reserves to boost the city’s economy. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Exclusive | Tech hub, aerospace industry set for major boost in Hong Kong budget: sources

Officials eye ‘tripartite cooperation’ between developers and tech firms to drive Northern Metropolis progress.

Ageing society

Opinion | Hong Kong should see the ‘silver economy’ as a golden opportunity

The city could reframe its ageing trend by working to become a global capital for ‘longevity finance’ and supporting East-West healthcare innovations.

Made in China 2025

Capital injection: China backs AI drug makers in self-reliance drive

A wave of government-linked investment is boosting Chinese AI drug makers, underscoring Beijing’s drive to build its own biotech ecosystem.

The recent wave of investment in AI drug development aligns with Beijing’s drive for technological self-sufficiency. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ‘will deepen technology, industry links under nation’s blueprint’

Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong must make better use of strengths as global financial hub to speed up industrial development.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan speaks at an exchange session at the Legislative Council on February 4. Photo: Facebook/Paul Chan
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s US$8 billion wealth fund eyes fintech, aerospace and AI for growth

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation will use the city’s advantages amid global competition, geopolitical challenges, CEO Clara Chan says.

Banking & finance

HKIC ends year on high note but Hong Kong cost of living a drawback for talent

Government-backed fund strengthens VC ecosystem and fosters collaboration, but the city’s high cost of living remains a challenge.

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Banking & finance

Editorial | Investment body adds to coffers and clarity on Hong Kong’s long-term future

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation has made good progress on fulfilling a mandate that goes beyond just generating financial returns.

Hong Kong’s financial district is seen at sunset on November 17. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s investment body posts US$300 million income in first year

Every dollar invested by the HKIC has attracted more than six in long-term market capital, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong taps Value Partners, 9 others to manage US$385 million residency fund

Government investment arm HKIC also names Primavera among managers of CIES IP, which focuses on Hong Kong’s long-term development.

Hong Kong politics

Exchanges between Hong Kong, Japan must align with China’s dignity: John Lee

City leader says exchanges with Japan must benefit Hongkongers, but he doubts their ‘effectiveness’ in light of Tokyo’s ongoing diplomatic row with Beijing.

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Chief Executive John Lee said he “doubts the effectiveness” of Hong Kong’s exchanges with Japan in light of an escalating diplomatic row with Beijing. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Fintech

Hong Kong’s tokenisation drive set to boost treasury centres, investments

Tokenisation could increase the efficiency of corporate treasury centres, which help clients manage global finances, market players say.

Hong Kong is set to attract more companies to set up treasury centres in the city, as it pushes to establish a tokenised financial system. Photo: May Tse
Semiconductors

Hong Kong-backed ‘Lion Rock’ chip boosts city’s semiconductor standing

The maker of the RISC-V chip, Shanghai-based StarFive, received an investment from the Hong Kong Investment Corporation in March.

HKSTP

Hong Kong wealth fund backs surgical robotics start-up to boost biotech drive

Cornerstone Robotics receives US$200 million injection from Hong Kong government’s investment arm and major venture capital firms.

Hong Kong economy

Over 10 enterprises interested in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis: investment body

InvestHK chief Alpha Lau says firms from South Korea and Europe are among those interested.

The Northern Metropolis aims to develop 30,000 hectares into an economic growth engine and housing hub in the northern New Territories. Photo: Elson Li
Fintech

Hong Kong to anchor fintech firm Reap’s global stablecoin-powered growth

Start-up chooses Hong Kong as its global base, citing stablecoin regulatory clarity and strategic connectivity.

Kevin Kang, co-founder of Reap (right), and Arnold Lau, of InvestHK, attend the opening of the headquarters. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong bets big on AI to boost investment and attract talent

Paul Chan says that Hong Kong has attracted leading enterprises in the field via its incentive schemes and funding programmes.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to remain competitive through public-private partnerships: Paul Chan

China-US talks are taking pragmatic approach despite tensions, finance chief says at 9th Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh.

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