Thrive

Your gateway to success

Hong Kong is proactively promoting development in eight key areas (eight centres) to further consolidate and enhance its competitive advantages. This includes reinforcing the four traditional sectors: international financial centre, international shipping centre, international trade centre, and international aviation hub, while enhancing four emerging sectors: international I&T hub, regional centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region, regional IP trading centre and East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

International Financial Centre

Hong Kong's open and international market offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for finance careers. As a global offshore Renminbi hub, international asset management centre, and risk management centre, Hong Kong provides unique opportunities at the intersection of global and Mainland China markets. It serves as a vital channel connecting international and mainland capital flows. The financial market continues to thrive, especially in green finance and financial technology, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a leading FinTech hub.

International Shipping Centre

As a premier International Shipping Centre, Hong Kong is developing a world-class port cluster in the GBA. Maritime professionals can work with cutting-edge technology while gaining international experience in diverse fields in ship management, finance, leasing, insurance, and dispute resolution. Through its smart and green shipping initiatives, Hong Kong provides an environment where professionals can advance their careers while supporting sustainable practices.

International Trade Centre

Hong Kong stands at the forefront of global trade. As the world's leading free economy, it champions free trade while driving economic growth through twin engines — the Belt and Road Initiative and GBA development. Through enhanced CEPA liberalisation measures and global economic partnerships, Hong Kong continues to expand its international reach. For professionals in international trade, Hong Kong provides opportunities to connect with multinational corporations and trading partners and participate in groundbreaking trade initiatives across Asian and global markets.

International Aviation Hub

Hong Kong International Airport serves as an international and regional aviation hub, with an expected capacity to handle 120 million passengers and 10 million tonnes of cargo annually starting in 2035. Its strategic location connects the Mainland to the world, while major infrastructure developments — including the Three-Runway System, automated carparks at the Hong Kong Port, and a premium logistics centre — are transforming the area into an "Airport City".

In collaboration with other GBA cities, the city is enhancing intermodal transport to boost overall competitiveness and connectivity in both passenger and cargo services. With a focus on expanding its aviation network along current major routes and potential routes within the Belt and Road Initiative, it aims to strengthen connections with countries across the region.

International Innovation and
Technology Hub

Thriving as an International Innovation and Technology Centre, Hong Kong has invested over HK$210 billion (~US$26.8 billion) in recent years, with Research and Development (R&D) spending reaching HK$30.1 billion (~US$3.9 billion) in 2022. Through investments and collaboration with GBA cities, Hong Kong offers exceptional opportunities for talent to join a dynamic ecosystem, featuring over 16,500 startup jobs, substantial R&D resources, and the potential to contribute to or discover the next unicorn company in this rapidly growing hub.

Regional Intellectual Property
Trading Centre

Emerging as a Regional Intellectual Property (IP) Trading Centre, Hong Kong is enhancing its appeal by fostering an environment conducive to global IP talent. Key initiatives include promoting IP trading, strengthening collaboration with Mainland and Macao authorities within the GBA, and establishing a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to protect and commercialise intellectual property. These efforts create significant opportunities for growth in the IP sector, supported by a solid legal framework within an innovation-driven hub.

East-meet-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange

Embracing both Chinese and Western cultures, Hong Kong has established robust cultural infrastructure and global networks over the years, drawing in outstanding artistic talents from around the world and hosting mega cultural events. The West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) has emerged as an internationally acclaimed cultural landmark, where M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum provide dynamic spaces for artistic innovation and traditional cultural exchange. To establish a thriving and diversified arts ecosystem, Hong Kong continues to attract both local and international talent while consistently upgrading its cultural infrastructure.

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Play Roles as a "Super-connector" and "Super Value-adder"

Located in the heart of Asia, Hong Kong is the pre-eminent bridge between China and the world, playing a pivotal role in national development strategies, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and playing key roles as a "super-connector" and "super value-adder."

With a total area of about 56,000 km2, the GBA comprises the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province. In 2024, the GBA's population exceeded 87 million, with a GDP surpassing US$2 trillion, it is one of the wealthiest regions in the country, with immense consumption potential. Known as the "Silicon Valley of the East", the GBA’s sci-tech cluster, is home to Fortune 500 companies. Hong Kong can leverage the GBA as a strategic platform to access Mainland opportunities and better integrate into the overall development of the country, enabling new development opportunities for enterprises and talent.

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