Hong Kong's economy demonstrated robust resilience in 2025, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan announcing a 3.2% GDP growth projection during his year-end review. The Special Administrative Region's key sectors—finance, tourism, and exports—served as pillars of stability, maintaining its status as a global financial hub despite international market fluctuations.
Chan emphasized strategic alignment with the Chinese mainland's 15th Five-Year Plan, particularly in developing innovation and technology sectors. "Our focus on nurturing new industries like fintech and green energy will create high-quality opportunities for residents and overseas investors alike," he stated during the address.
Tourism rebounded to 85% of pre-pandemic levels last year, driven by streamlined visa policies and major cultural events. Financial services contributed 22% to the regional GDP, with cross-border wealth management schemes attracting record participation from mainland investors.
Looking to 2026, Hong Kong plans to launch a HK$5 billion innovation fund to support smart city initiatives and artificial intelligence research, positioning itself at the forefront of Asia's technological transformation.
