李家超：驻港公司逾1.1万家，IPO集资额全球第一

Group 1 - The number of foreign and affiliated companies in Hong Kong is projected to reach 11,017 by 2025, marking an 11% increase from the previous year and setting a historical high [1] - Companies from ASEAN, the Middle East, and mainland China are showing particularly strong growth, with mainland enterprises increasing by 17% and companies from Singapore, France, Australia, the United States, and Switzerland growing by over 11% [1] - The total employment from these companies is expected to be nearly 510,000, reflecting a 3% increase compared to 2024 [1] Group 2 - The number of startups in Hong Kong is anticipated to exceed 5,200 by 2025, representing an 11% year-on-year growth and also a historical high [1] - Startups are expected to employ nearly 20,000 people, which is a 12% increase from the previous year [1] - Half of the non-local founders of these startups are from mainland China, with the remainder primarily from the UK, the US, France, and other Asian regions [1] Group 3 - The Hang Seng Index is projected to rise by approximately 30% in 2025, with the average daily trading volume exceeding $32 billion [2] - The IPO market in Hong Kong is expected to perform strongly, with fundraising estimated at around $36 billion, ranking first globally [2] - The total assets under management in Hong Kong exceed $4.5 trillion, which is 11 times the local GDP [2] - There are currently over 200 family offices in Hong Kong, with a goal to attract at least 220 more by 2028 [2]