Hong Kong sets out initiatives to secure long — term development of pillar industries

EQS Newswire / 19/09/2026 / 07:30 CET/CEST HONG KONG SAR — 1 Media OutReach Newswire — 19 September 2026 — Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee rolled out various measures to develop Hong Kong's key economic centres when he unveiled the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (2026-2030) and his fifth Policy Address on September 16. Under Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong will focus on strengthening the four centres, developing the hub for high-calibre talent, consolidating and enhancing its competitive edge as an international city. 2 812583-Five-year-plan-combined-j.jpeg 3 Factsheets: Hong Kong's New Chapter / The Story Begins Hong Kong's status as world-renowned international financial, maritime and trade centres as well as an international aviation hub underpin the city's high-quality development and provide a firm foundation for the city's long-term stability and prosperity. "We will consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre, and stay committed to our global positioning," Mr Lee said. "Hong Kong will deepen the development of its global offshore Renminbi busi