🌍The 《World Investment Report (WIR)2025 》has been released! Hong Kong Ranks 3rd Globally with US$126 Billion FDI Inflows in 2024

📊 Key Highlights from UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2025:
• FDI inflows reached US$126 billion (+2.6%), securing 3rd place globally
• Total FDI stock: US$2.35 trillion (5th largest worldwide)
• Bond Connect "Northbound" achieved record monthly turnover exceeding ¥10.089 trillion

🔍 Three Major Investment Trends:
1️⃣ Western capital: Increasing positions in Hong Kong's undervalued equity market
2️⃣ Middle Eastern funds: Heavy investments in infrastructure and digital economy
3️⃣ Mainland channel: ¥3.7 trillion in bond allocations through Hong Kong (Jan-Apr 2024)

🏆 Four Irreplaceable Advantages:
✨ "One Country, Two Systems" institutional framework
✨ World's 3rd largest financial center
✨ Enhanced CEPA policy benefits
✨ 2nd largest export market for Mainland China

🚀 New Growth Engines:
• HKEX to launch carbon trading and treasury futures products
• Middle Eastern sovereign funds accelerating regional HQ establishment
• World's busiest cargo airport for 18 consecutive years
• Global Innovation Index ranking rose to 18th place

🌐 Outlook:
Amid global economic restructuring, Hong Kong's institutional strengths, market depth and innovation capabilities will continue to lead Asia-Pacific capital flows. UNCTAD predicts strong momentum in Hong Kong's FDI growth, injecting new vitality into regional economies.

(Data sources: UNCTAD World Investment Report 2025, HKEX, HKMA)