Key facts
- Hong Kong is the top listing choice for technology firms, according to HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting.
- The city's capital markets raised over HK$166 billion (US$21.2 billion) via IPOs in the first five months of the year.
- Daily trading turnover averaged HK$293 billion in May, an increase of 111% from the previous year.
- Transaction volumes for tech shares have surged sevenfold over the past decade.
- HKEX is overhauling its Tech 100 Index, adding seven tech-focused companies effective June 15.
Hong Kong has solidified its position as a leading destination for technology firms seeking to list, driven by the ascendant role of Asia in global innovation, according to Bonnie Chan Yiting, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).
Chan's remarks at the 2026 HKEX Future Tech Summit in Shenzhen highlighted a significant structural shift in Hong Kong's capital markets, with flows moving from traditional sectors to emerging industries. This pivot has fueled a sevenfold increase in tech share transaction volumes over the past decade.
The city's financial markets have demonstrated resilience, with IPO proceeds exceeding HK$166 billion (US$21.2 billion) in the first five months of the year. May saw daily trading turnover average HK$293 billion, marking an 111% increase compared to the previous year, with an overall 39% rise in turnover.
The growth of China's technology sector, particularly in artificial intelligence, is creating substantial investment opportunities. Chan emphasized that technology is fundamentally reshaping the industrial landscape, with Asia emerging as a critical hub for global innovation across sectors like AI, energy, and biotech.
In response to the burgeoning AI stock market, HKEX announced an overhaul of its Tech 100 Index at the end of May. Seven tech-focused companies, including Deepexi Technology, Time Interconnect Technology, and Hesai Group, will be added to the index, with the changes becoming effective on June 15.