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Hong Kong leader unveils plans to boost economy and nurture emerging industries beyond finance

John Lee targets economic growth by developing new industries and accelerating the Northern Metropolis project, aiming to create 650,000 jobs and house 2.5 million people, officials said.

  • Hong Kong's leader John Lee unveiled plans to boost the economy, enhance livelihoods and cement the city's role as an international center in his policy address.
  • Key measures include developing a gold trading market, fintech and green finance, attracting pharmaceutical companies for clinical trials and expanding the aviation industry.
  • Lee reaffirmed Hong Kong's economic growth forecast of 2% to 3% for 2025 and said the government will accelerate the Northern Metropolis housing project.
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Hong Kong leader plans to fast-track border mega-project

Hong Kong's leader outlined plans Wednesday to diversify the city's economy and accelerate growth, including fast-tracking an ambitious border development project and establishing the artificial intelligence…

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Hong Kong leader unveils plan to boost growth with border mega-project, AI push

Hong Kong's leader outlined plans Wednesday to diversify the city's economy and accelerate growth, including fast-tracking an ambitious border development project and establishing the artificial intelligence sector as a "core industry".

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Hong Kong leader unveils plans to boost economy and nurture emerging industries beyond finance

Hong Kong's leader has announced plans to accelerate the development of an economic hub near its border with mainland China.

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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