RESEARCH REPORT
Discover how forward-looking businesses are thriving amid uncertainty
From shifting trade corridors to currency volatility, Hong Kong’s trading sector is facing new layers of complexity. The latest future of Hong Kong trade report reveals how the most competitive businesses are locking in growth through smart use of technology.
IN THIS REPORT
While many businesses are playing it safe, those willing to act are finding unexpected advantages
69% are taking a wait-and-see approach with idle capital
Learn how agile firms are rethinking capital deployment to stay competitive in an evolving economy.
48% of companies plan to export to Belt & Road countries in the next year
See how businesses are tapping into emerging markets to diversify growth beyond Greater China.
86% of FinTech users report a positive experience
Explore the strategies early adopters are using to drive operational gains and financial returns.
Thriving in uncertainty with Airwallex
“Hong Kong businesses are facing deep financial uncertainty, yet many remain passive when agility is most needed. Our data shows a clear gap between awareness and action — especially in managing FX risk, capital strategies, and idle liquidity. Businesses must act decisively to strengthen financial resilience and stay competitive in an increasingly volatile global economy.”
Arnold Chan
APAC General Manager, Airwallex
HOW AIRWALLEX CAN HELP
We simplify finance operations, so you can focus on growth
Faster international payments with market-leading rates
Leverage local payment rails for payouts to over 120 countries and save up to 80% on FX fees.
Streamline global cash management
Skip the long waits and complex paperwork required to set up local currency accounts worldwide.
Put idle funds to work
With Airwallex Yield*, businesses can earn competitive returns on your multi-currency balances while maintaining access to funds – no minimum lock-up period required.
*Airwallex Capital Hong Kong Limited (CE Number: BUL570) (Airwallex Capital) is regulated by the Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) to provide asset management services. Yield is a low risk-rated discretionary portfolio management service provided by Airwallex Capital Hong Kong Limited. It is not a savings or deposit product. Investments involve risks and Yield does not provide any guarantee or assurance of returns.
Trusted by 150,000+ businesses
“With Airwallex, we can pay overseas suppliers faster and save up to 25% on cross-border fees.”
Rachel Lim
Co-Founder, Love, Bonito
“Airwallex is a fantastically simple yet sophisticated platform that maximises the finance team’s time. It has solved our immediate pain points and we keep uncovering more functionality designed for a large organisation operating at a global scale.”
Tori McIntyre
Director, Financial Control & Analysis, McLaren Racing
"Airwallex helped us streamline the entire process, enabling us to keep track of our finances in a glance, without having to connect to another account to see our customer payments."
Kelvin Ko
Managing Director, Travel Expert
"Airwallex’s Klarna plugin completely solved our problems. From initial setup to deployment, the process took less than a week, perfectly aligning the speed that eCommerce requires."
Benjamin
Founder of Grams(28)