HKEX(HK:00388) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-18 07:48Group 1 - The Hong Kong IPO market has significantly rebounded in the first half of the year, raising a total of HKD 107.1 billion, a sevenfold increase compared to the same period last year, making it the highest globally and the second highest in the past decade for the same period [2] - The Greater Bay Area (GBA) enterprises are a crucial driving force behind this achievement, showcasing the region's strong economic vitality and diverse industrial structure [2][3] - A total of 44 companies went public in Hong Kong in the first half of the year, with 6 from the GBA, indicating a growing trend of A-share listed companies seeking to list in Hong Kong [3] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has introduced the "Tech Company Fast Track" to provide pre-listing guidance for specialized technology and biotech companies, enhancing the market's innovation capacity [4] - PwC holds an optimistic view on the Hong Kong IPO market, expecting the fundraising trend to continue in the second half of the year, with over 200 companies already applying to list [4][6] - GBA enterprises can leverage the Hong Kong market to expand their influence, benefiting from the abundant capital available for listing and fundraising [5] Group 3 - The GBA is expected to remain a significant force in the Hong Kong capital market through 2025 and beyond, with a focus on emerging sectors such as high technology, artificial intelligence, and healthcare [7] - Continuous policy support and market opportunities will further enhance the GBA's role in driving the Hong Kong capital market's unique presence on the global stage [7]