Hong Kong’s dynamism has always been rooted in its remarkable diversity. In a single day, visitors can explore a fishing village just an hour from downtown, relax on a sun-drenched beach (enjoying #8-ranked Nature & Parks), shop glittering modern malls and timeless back-alley markets, savor globally renowned cuisine, and end the evening in one of the city’s countless vibrant bars and cafés. Despite its political turbulence and Beijing’s tightening grip, the city still radiates pride and passion. And with a #4 ranking for Google Trends, the world agrees. The city’s #22 spot in our overall Prosperity index is powered by massive investment in #17-ranked Hong Kong International Airport, which fully commissioned its Three-Runway System in late 2024 and will begin reopening an expanded Terminal 2 in late 2025.
AsiaWorld-Expo’s refresh is already paying off with a supercharged 2025 events calendar, and the new 50,000-seat Kai Tak Sports Park debuted this year by hosting the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament before scaling up for mega-concerts and indoor conventions. Central’s skyline adds fresh corporate address clout as Zaha Hadid’s The Henderson welcomes more blue-chip tenants, while the Northern Metropolis program advances cross-border innovation space near Shenzhen.