Hong Kong share sales hit 5-yr high in first half of 2026: Report

Hong Kong's share sales surged to a five-year high in the first half of 2026, driven by strong investor interest in artificial intelligence. IPOs, placements and block trades raised nearly $44 billion, up 29% from a year earlier, according to Bloomberg data. Hong Kong accounted for the largest share of equity fundraising across the Asia-Pacific region.