Hong Kong continues to be world's freest economy
Hong Kong continues to be rated as the world's freest economy in the Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report released by the Fraser Institute today (October 6). Among the five areas of assessment, Hong Kong again ranks first in "Freedom to trade internationally" and remains second globally in "Regulation". A spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government said, "The Fraser Institute's report once again affirms Hong Kong's strengths as a free-market economy and its open, efficient and fair business environment. Amid increasing global economic uncertainties and rising trade protectionism, Hong Kong remains firmly committed to maintaining its free port status, zero-tariff policy, and simple and low tax regime, providing a secure, stable, fair, predictable and internationalised business and investment environment for investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. "Our country remains committed to high-standard two-way opening up and continues to achieve breakthroughs in technological innovation, remaining a major stabilising force and driving engine for global economic growth. Under the 'one country, two systems' framework, Hong Kong enjoys the
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