Get ready for a fundraising frenzy! 🎉
In 2026, Hong Kong is set to keep its spot as a top global IPO hub, with UBS forecasting 150 to 200 companies raising over HK$300 billion (~$38.5 billion). That would top the roughly HK$270 billion raised this year (2025), when Hong Kong already reclaimed the #1 fundraising spot.
But wait, there's more: the Hang Seng Index could hit 30,000 points next year, thanks to a potential return of US capital and some mega-listings on the horizon.
Hot on the heels of this momentum are Chinese AI unicorns MiniMax and Zhipu AI 🦄🤖. Bloomberg reports both are planning to go public in Hong Kong within weeks – making the city a rising tech-IPO hotspot.
And it's not just numbers that are looking up: a recent survey by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce found that 48.3% of firms have a positive outlook for the next 12 months – a big leap from 18.3% last year. Chamber Chair Susan Yuen believes the earlier threats of US tariffs have faded, leaving a more stable geopolitical scene.
For investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about Asia's finance beat, Hong Kong's 2026 IPO pipeline is one to watch. Stay tuned! 🌏💡
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Hong Kong set to retain IPO crown in 2026, business confidence rises
cgtn.com
