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Hong Kong Firms Pivot to Premium Services Amid Mainland Competition

Written by Ascentium Content Team | 3 August 2026

We were recently featured in Hong Kong Business, a leading publication covering Hong Kong's business landscape and the key economic and investment trends shaping Asia.

In the article, our CEO of Ascentium ASEAN (Special Markets), Alberto Vettoretti, shares why Hong Kong companies expanding into the Chinese Mainland can no longer rely on scale alone, and what it takes to remain competitive as mainland players rapidly strengthen their capabilities across key industries.

From leveraging cross-border expertise and regulatory credibility to building trusted local partnerships, the article explores how Hong Kong firms can differentiate themselves through high-value services rather than competing on cost. It also examines the deepening integration between Hong Kong and Mainland China, and the opportunities this creates for businesses operating across the Greater Bay Area.