香港：2025年驻港公司和初创企业数目再创新高

Group 1 - The number of companies with parent companies based outside Hong Kong reached 11,070 in 2025, an increase of 1,110 companies or 11% compared to 2024 [1][2] - The number of startups in Hong Kong rose to 5,221 in 2025, marking a historical high with a year-on-year growth of 11% [2][3] - The employment figures for companies with parent companies outside Hong Kong reached 509,000, reflecting a 3% increase year-on-year [2] Group 2 - The majority of the 11,070 companies are engaged in import and export trade, wholesale, and retail, totaling 5,100 companies, followed by the financial and banking sector with 2,390 companies [3] - Startups in Hong Kong employed 19,753 people in 2025, which is a 12% increase compared to the previous year [3] - The sectors represented by startups include fintech, information technology, biotechnology, education, and healthcare [3]