Ranked as the world's leading free economy with free market and premier business environment, Hong Kong is one of the world's most business-friendly destinations, allowing the free flow of capital, goods, and information.
As a free port that champions free trade, the city offers concrete advantages for both entrepreneurs and professionals — providing clear pathways to growth, wealth creation, and competitive edge in a dynamic market environment.
Freest Economies
among 165 Economies
Ranked top in "Freedom to trade internationally” and "Regulation", and No. 3 in "Sound money" according to the Economic Freedom of the World 2024 Annual Report1
One of the World's Busiest and Most Efficient Seaports
World's largest, freest trading hub handling 18 million cargo containers annually, with 280 vessels weekly connecting 600+ destinations2
Highly
Competitive Economy
Ranked No. 3 for economic quality3 and ranked World No. 3 and Asia-Pacific No.2 for competitiveness according to "Legatum Prosperity Index 2023" and "International Institute for Management Development: World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025"4