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HKIC reports double-digit investment return as ‘patient capital’ strategy bears fruit

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The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) reported a 175% year-on-year increase in investment income, reaching about HK$6.46 billion in 2025. This marks a major jump for the state-owned investment firm in its second year of operations. The results reflect the success of HKIC's 'patient capital' strategy aimed at fostering local economic development in Hong Kong.

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HK$6.46 billion investment income in 2025

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The Hong Kong Investment Corporation is a wholly state-owned investment firm.

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The Hong Kong Investment Corporation generated about HK$6.46 billion in investment income in 2025.

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  • 175% year-on-year increase

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The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) recorded a notable increase in investment income during its second year of operation, as it expanded its role as the city’s “patient capital” engine supporting local economic development.

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The Hong Kong Investment Corporation generated about HK$6.46 billion in investment income in 2025.

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The 2025 investment income represents a 175% year-on-year increase.

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The financial report was released on Thursday.

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The Hong Kong Investment Corporation is a wholly state-owned investment firm.

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The Hong Kong Investment Corporation is in its second year of operation.

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  • anchoring: a stunning 175 per cent year-on-year increase,generated about HK$6.46 billion (US$824 million) in investment income in 2025
  • saliency_bias: stunning 175 per cent year-on-year increase
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