In the first half of the year, the fundraising amount in Hong Kong's new stock market ranked first in the world According to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong new stock market will continue to experience strong growth in 2025, with the highest fundraising amount in the world in the first half of the year. During the period, a total of 44 listed companies were introduced, raising a total of HKD 109.4 billion in new shares, a year-on-year increase of 716%. There is a continuous stream of companies preparing to list in Hong Kong. As of June 30, 2025, a total of 207 listing applications are currently being processed. Hong Kong remains the preferred international financing market for mainland Chinese companies, and international issuers have shown increasing interest in listing and financing in the Hong Kong market.