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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.
With new incentives and a 2,000‑tonne storage target, Hong Kong is positioning itself as a trusted global vault and bullion trading centre. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

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

Targeted measures, tax incentives and cross-border partnerships aim to bolster city’s role as a global gold trading and refining hub.

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Hong Kong property

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

Hong Kong

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

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.

Hong Kong’s innovation and technology, intellectual property and investment promotion departments will receive budget increases of at least 10 per cent in the coming financial year. Photo: Karma Lo
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 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.

Financial secretary Paul Chan has expanded the Hong Kong Investment Corporation’s role in commercial property. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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.

An aerial view of the San Tin Technopole development, part of the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

An elderly woman sits on a chair on the road in front of a fruit and vegetable seller in a market in Causeway Bay in December 2024. Photo: Antony Dickson
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.

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.

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.

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation made HK$2.34 billion in investment income in 2024, according to its annual report released in December. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

David Chang, founder and CEO of MindWorks, says the number of deals his venture capital firm has been working on has tripled after partnering with HKIC. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

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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.

The 10 asset managers appointed span venture capital, private equity, private credit and hedge funds. Photo: Sun Yeung
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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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.

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.

StarFive founder and CEO Thomas Xu (left) and Full Vision Capital managing partner Alan Chan hold a Lion Rock RISC-V chip in Hong Kong on November 14, 2025. Photo: Xinmei Shen
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.

Samuel Au says HKIC’s investment reflects the Hong Kong government’s commitment to support local innovative enterprises to go global. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

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 Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-Po speaks at the 2025 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit on Wednesday. Photo: Edmond So
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.

Finance chief Paul Chan attends the 9th Future Investment Initiative forum in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Photo: Handout
Family offices

Exclusive | Hong Kong sets sights on 220 new family offices in next growth phase

InvestHK launches ‘Family Office 2.0’ to lure global wealth hubs to Hong Kong as race steps up with Singapore.

Baidu

Baidu-backed drug discovery start-up Biomap challenges Google’s AlphaFold

Biomap expects to double its revenue this year, co-founder and CEO Wei Liu says.

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