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Fig 11 Hong Kong is a hub for both inbound and outbound direct investment.

Source: UNCTAD, EY analysis

Recent policies and reforms allow eligible talent from outside Hong Kong to,
upon becoming permanent residents, apply for a
The Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address78 refund of the extra stamp duty paid for purchasing
residential property locally
Recently, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong has
released the 2022 policy address. It summarizes - Enhance competitiveness in financial
the challenges and opportunities of Hong Kong and services by facilitating large-scale advanced
proposes several main tasks in the next coming technology enterprises to list on the Main
years. Specifically: Board; Attract 100 high-potential innovation and
technology (I&T) enterprises to set up operations
Main tasks: in Hong Kong in next five years, including at least
20 top-notch I&T enterprises
- Fully and faithfully implement “one country,
two systems”; integrate into national development - Introduce new Light Public Housing (LPH),
by pressing ahead with strategic projects including and build 30,000 such units in next five years;
the Northern Metropolis recommend taking forward three major road
projects and three strategic railway projects to
- Improve governance through enhancing improve the territory-wide transport network and
our governance systems, and adopt a result- promote development
oriented approach, and set 110 different indicators,
including key performance indicators (KPIs), for - Groom local talent, boost primary health care
specified tasks and strengthen support for elderly and disadvantaged

- Establish the HK$30 billion Co-Investment - Provide 7,000 additional parking spaces
Fund to attract enterprises to set up operations with electric vehicle chargers in government
in Hong Kong and invest in their businesses; premises in next three years. Improve the overall
launch Top Talent Pass Scheme to attract talent energy performance of government premises by
of high salary and graduates of the world’s top more than 6% by 2024-2025
100 universities to pursue careers in Hong Kong;
- Provide further support to SMEs and
78 The Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, relieve people's burden
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