PANews, August 20 reports, according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong IPO market continues strong growth in 2025, with fundraising in the first half of the year ranking first globally. During this period, a total of 44 companies went public, with a total IPO fundraising amount of HKD 109.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 716%. Companies preparing to list in Hong Kong are continuously emerging. As of June 30, 2025, there are 207 listing applications being processed. Hong Kong remains the preferred international financing market for enterprises from Mainland China, and international issuers have also shown increased interest in financing through the Hong Kong market.