According to Foresight News News and the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po, the Hong Kong SAR Government's Key Enterprises Introduction Office held a signing ceremony yesterday for the fifth batch of key enterprises. A total of 18 key enterprises will establish or expand operations in Hong Kong, including three of the world's top ten pharmaceutical companies and, for the first time, a cultural and creative enterprise integrating technology with art and entertainment. Yam Jingxin, Director of the Office, stated that, along with the 84 companies that previously joined, the total number of key enterprise partners has reached 102. The office is expected to bring approximately HK$60 billion in investment to Hong Kong and create approximately 22,000 high-quality jobs. These enterprises will establish regional headquarters and promote R&D projects in Hong Kong, generating positive economic benefits.
The fifth batch of key companies recently introduced include the Polkadot Community Foundation, a fintech company promoting Web3, and Lianlian Digital Technology. Nearly 40% of these companies are from overseas, a significant increase in the proportion of foreign investment, highlighting Hong Kong's appeal as an international metropolis.
