HKEX (00388.HK) -10.000 (-2.342%) Short selling $354.78M; Ratio 8.476% released the Hong Kong's equity capital markets (ECM) landscape in 1H25. Hong Kong's IPO fundraising reached US$14.1 billion in 1H25, up 6.95x YoY, far outperforming the 8% growth in total IPO funds raised across the world, according to statistics from data provider Dealogic.Related NewsUBS Predicts US Weighted Avg. Tariff Rate on Imports to Rise to 18%+, Reiterates Overweight on CN Mkt Though Mkt Overlooking RisksHong Kong's ECM activity surged in 1H25, driven by stronger investor sentiment and a steady stream of quality companies entering the market, HKEX added. Despite a volatile geopolitical backdrop, the HSI was the top performing index globally, rising by over 20% over the period, and average daily turnover (ADT) grew 82% YoY to $240 billion in 1H25.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-08-01 16:25.)