HSBC Survey: 88% of Companies Adjust Capital Strategies Amid Market Volatility, AI and Tech Crucial for International Growth

The HSBC Group's latest survey reveals that 88% of companies have recalibrated their capital allocation strategies in response to heightened market volatility. A significant 50% of respondents identify the acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI), key technologies, and related infrastructure as the most critical factors influencing their international strategies over the next three years. The survey also highlights a strong optimistic outlook for global expansion, with 94% of businesses anticipating international growth opportunities. Concurrently, 93% of companies are planning to increase their cross-border trade and investment activities within the next five years, indicating a trend towards regional network concentration for capital and trade flows. Chen Chih-chien, General Manager of HSBC (Taiwan) Commercial Bank, noted Taiwan's pivotal role, predicting it will continue to attract international capital and serve as a crucial link between Asia and the global economy, primarily due to its world-class semiconductor and ICT supply chains.