Hong Kong launches $3.8bn fund to attract foreign businesses back

Chief executive says territory will trawl world for talent' after lockdowns and political unrest cause brain drain

Hong Kong has unveiled a HK$30bn ($3.8bn) co-investment fund to attract overseas businesses back to the city after an exodus of talent prompted by strict lockdowns and a tumultuous political climate.

A raft of measures to address the brain drain were announced by Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee, in his first policy address on Wednesday - although his plans have largely failed to reassure investors.