Huan Qiu Wang·2025-07-24 02:45Group 1 - Hong Kong ranked first globally in new stock financing with $14.1 billion in the first half of 2025, a significant increase of 695% year-on-year, surpassing the global average growth of 8% [1] - The surge in Hong Kong's equity financing market is driven by improved investor sentiment and a large number of quality companies choosing to raise funds through the Hong Kong market [1][4] - The Hang Seng Index rose over 20% in the first half of 2025, with the average daily trading volume of Hong Kong stocks increasing by 82% to HKD 240 billion [1] Group 2 - Notable new listings included CATL, which raised $5.3 billion, becoming the largest IPO globally since 2023, along with other large IPOs exceeding $1 billion [3] - The "A+H" listing mechanism remained active, with 8 A-share companies raising a total of $10.1 billion in Hong Kong, reflecting strong international investor demand [3] - The healthcare sector raised $5.8 billion, marking a new high since 2021, while the TMT sector raised $13.7 billion, driven by the AI boom [3] Group 3 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has been optimizing the market environment, introducing initiatives like the "Special Line for Sci-Tech Companies" to facilitate listings for tech and biotech firms [4] - The strong momentum in the new stock market continued into July 2025, with 8 companies successfully listing in the first two weeks [4] - These positive factors are reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a leading global new stock financing center, with promising market prospects ahead [4]