Editor’s Note
This article highlights Hong Kong’s growing appeal as a strategic launchpad for Italian businesses aiming to access the broader Asian market. Its status as an international financial centre and a gateway to Mainland China continues to attract global investment and commercial interest.
Italian companies are increasingly looking to Hong Kong as a strategic gateway for their expansion into the Asian market, according to recent observations and reports.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has noted a growing interest from Italian businesses seeking to leverage Hong Kong’s unique position as an international financial hub and its connectivity to mainland China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Key figures from the HKTDC Research department, including Director Irina Fan, Principal Economist (Global Research Team) Alice Tsang, and Senior Economist (Global Research Team) Simeon Woo, have highlighted this trend. They point to Hong Kong’s robust legal system, free trade policies, and sophisticated services sector as major draws for Italian firms, particularly those in design, fashion, food and beverage, and high-end manufacturing.
This move aligns with broader efforts to strengthen economic ties between Europe and Asia, with Hong Kong positioned as a critical node for trade and investment flows.