HKEX(HK:00388) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-25 14:27Core Insights - The Hong Kong IPO market is expected to maintain its strong momentum from 2025 into 2026, driven by market diversification, internationalization, and an active secondary market [1][13]. Group 1: IPO Market Recovery - In 2025, Hong Kong's capital market saw a full recovery with 119 companies listed, a 68% increase from 2024, and IPO fundraising exceeding 285.8 billion HKD, marking a 225% surge [3][15]. - The biotechnology sector was particularly notable, with a growth rate exceeding 60% in 2025, attracting significant international investor interest in Chinese tech companies [6][18]. Group 2: Internationalization and Market Activity - The active secondary market supported IPOs, with the average daily trading volume in 2025 increasing by over 90% compared to 2024, maintaining around 250 billion HKD [9][21]. - International companies from regions such as Thailand, Singapore, Kazakhstan, and the Middle East have begun listing in Hong Kong, with 12 companies raising approximately 400 million USD in early 2026 [10][22]. Group 3: Product Innovation and Connectivity - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is focusing on product innovation to enhance market vitality, including the introduction of the Tech 100 Index and biotechnology index futures [11][23]. - Future expansions of the "connectivity" mechanism may include integrating Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and promoting "Renminbi counter" inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect [11][23]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The HKEX anticipates that diversification and internationalization will be key themes for the Hong Kong stock market in 2026, with growth expected across various sectors including technology, biotechnology, and international companies [12][24].