Hong Kong Shines Bright: Now Top 3 in World Competitiveness! 🌟
Have you heard the exciting news? The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has climbed up the global rankings to become the third most competitive place in the world! 🎉
According to the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025, published by the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland, Hong Kong SAR jumped two spots to reach third place. This is the first time since 2019 that Hong Kong SAR is back in the top three!
So, what does this mean? 🤔
It means that Hong Kong SAR is a fantastic place for businesses and people. It has a strong economy, great opportunities, and a bright future ahead. Under the “One Country, Two Systems” arrangement, Hong Kong SAR enjoys unique advantages that help it thrive.
Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said that this ranking shows the world believes in Hong Kong SAR’s strength and potential. He mentioned that Hong Kong SAR is becoming even more attractive as an international financial center. That means more companies and people are coming to Hong Kong SAR to invest, work, and start new businesses! 💼🚀
Here are some cool facts:
- The Hong Kong Stock Exchange was number one in the world, raising $14 billion in the first half of this year! 📈
- In the first five months of this year, Hong Kong SAR welcomed 18% more overseas visitors compared to last year. That’s a lot of new friends! 🌍👋
- Many big international companies have moved to Hong Kong SAR, showing their confidence in its future. 🏢
All these things show that the world is excited about what’s happening in Hong Kong SAR. It’s a place full of energy, opportunities, and fun things to do!
So, if you’re thinking about the future, keep an eye on Hong Kong SAR. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll visit or even work there! 😃✈️
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HKSAR's future brighter as it ranks top 3 in global competitiveness
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