HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 — AIA Hong Kong welcomes the HKSAR Government’s publication of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address. Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, shared the following response:
AIA Hong Kong welcomes the HKSAR Government’s publication of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address. The First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address provide a clear vision and roadmap for Hong Kong’s future development.
We particularly welcome the Government’s focus on leveraging Hong Kong’s international advantages, developing a hub for high-calibre talent, promoting healthy ageing, enhancing the resilience of healthcare services, and strengthening medical cooperation in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
These priorities are closely aligned with AIA’s purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. We look forward to supporting the Government in fostering Hong Kong’s sustainable growth and contributing to a more prosperous, resilient and vibrant future for the city.
In particular, we welcome the following policy priorities:
Consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre
AIA Hong Kong welcomes the Government’s continued efforts to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a leading international financial and cross-boundary wealth management centre. As global wealth becomes increasingly mobile, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to attract international capital, talent and families seeking a trusted hub for wealth, health and legacy planning.
At AIA, we support this ambition through dedicated high-net-worth propositions that address increasingly sophisticated protection, wealth and succession planning needs. From comprehensive health, wealth and legacy solutions to the AIA Alta Prestige Wealth Centre, we help customers navigate complex financial decisions with confidence while strengthening Hong Kong’s attractiveness as a premier wealth management destination.
We also recognise that a world-class financial centre requires world-class talent. Through our comprehensive health, protection, wealth and retirement solutions, we support talented individuals and their families in building their futures.
By supporting the development of talent and the evolving needs of high-net-worth customers, we are committed to contributing to Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness as an international financial and cross-boundary wealth management centre.
Developing an International Hub for High-calibre Talent
As part of our long-standing commitment to supporting Hong Kong’s sustainable development, AIA invests in initiatives that help nurture and develop talent for the city. Through AIA Scholarships, backed by AIA’s US$100 million commitment, we help nurture the next generation of talents by empowering outstanding university students to realise their potential and contribute to Hong Kong’s future development.
At the same time, we are committed to supporting talented individuals and their families as they build their lives in Hong Kong through comprehensive health, protection, wealth and retirement solutions. In recent years, many high-net-worth families have relocated to Hong Kong through the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES). We understand their evolving needs across health protection, wealth management and legacy planning. Through dedicated services and tailored solutions, we help customers plan for their health protection, asset allocation and wealth transfer needs, supporting their long-term development in Hong Kong.
We continue to invest in talent development and technological innovation. Earlier this year, we established the AI Academy to equip employees with the skills and knowledge to harness technology as a tool for enhancing their professional capabilities through structured training programmes. At the same time, we encourage employees to leverage AI-enabled tools to gain deeper insights into customers’ needs, enabling them to deliver more personalised and relevant support.
Promoting healthy ageing in an age-friendly society
Population ageing is one of Hong Kong’s long-term challenges. We welcome the Government’s focus on strengthening retirement preparedness and fostering an age-friendly society. At AIA, we believe planning for a longer life is about more than financial security. It is about helping people achieve purposeful longevity by maintaining their health, independence and quality of life throughout retirement.
We support customers through comprehensive retirement, health and wealth solutions, including MPF and deferred annuities that help build long-term financial resilience. Beyond financial preparedness, we are committed to helping people age well through our Sen-Ager philosophy, which encourages active, healthy and purposeful ageing. We look forward to empowering more people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by helping them extend their healthspan, while building a more retirement-ready Hong Kong.
As more people explore retirement opportunities across the Greater Bay Area, accessible healthcare and continuity of care are becoming increasingly important. Through cross-boundary medical protection and healthcare support services, we help customers navigate their healthcare journeys with greater confidence, wherever they choose to reside.
Enhancing the resilience of Hong Kong’s healthcare services
AIA Hong Kong welcomes the Government’s focus on promoting preventive healthcare and enhancing healthcare sustainability. We believe a sustainable healthcare system starts with empowering people to make informed health decisions, access timely care and take proactive steps to stay healthy.
Through our Integrated Healthcare Strategy, we support customers across their health journey, from prevention and health management to treatment and recovery, helping make quality healthcare more accessible, affordable and effective. A key example is VHIS SelectWise, the first VHIS plan in the market featuring a dedicated, one-stop medical journey*. By helping customers access suitable private healthcare protection, VHIS SelectWise empowers them to make informed healthcare decisions, enabling timely treatment and support when health needs arise. By helping individuals receive the right care at the right time, we can contribute to better health outcomes and the more efficient use of healthcare resources.
Prevention is equally important. AIA Vitality, our science-backed wellness programme, encourages healthier lifestyles through rewards and positive behaviour change. Beyond our customers, programmes such as the AIA Healthiest Schools Programme and other community wellness initiatives help foster healthier mindsets and habits across different age groups.
* “First in market” refers to the first VHIS plan in the market that enables the insured person to be eligible for a semi-private room instead of a ward room during confinement, if all of the following conditions are fulfilled: (i) the insured person is confined in a SelectWise Designated Hospital in Hong Kong; (ii) all of the attending registered medical practitioners and surgeons who provide medical services during the confinement are network doctors of SelectWise Medical Network; and (iii) the network doctor of SelectWise Medical Network must have submitted the completed Prior-Authorization Request Form for pre-approval of medical expenses on behalf of the insured person to the Company in respect of all medical services to be obtained by the insured person for the disability during the confinement, and the Company must have approved such Prior-Authorization Request Form before the network doctor of SelectWise Medical Network provides medical services to the insured person, as of 27 October 2025, compared against VHIS plans offered by major Hong Kong insurance companies.
Strengthening cross‑boundary healthcare collaboration in the GBA
As cross-boundary living, working and retirement become increasingly common, seamless access to quality healthcare is more important than ever. Through partnerships with quality hospitals across the Greater Bay Area, a direct billing network covering more than 700 hospitals in the Chinese Mainland, AIA provides customers with greater healthcare choice and convenience amid the growing trend of northbound healthcare. Our first-in-industry Care Concierge* service further supports customers residing in the Chinese Mainland with dedicated one-to-one assistance, helping them navigate the healthcare system with confidence and peace of mind.
* The first-in-industry statement refers to Hong Kong insurance industry-first healthcare support that integrates (a) dedicated concierge service with a suite of healthcare and support services for the eligible insured person and (b) the medical home visit service in Chinese Mainland for the eligible insured person’s parents, as of 31 January 2024 compared against similar services offered by major Hong Kong insurance companies. Applicable only when the insured (and/or the insured’s parents (if applicable) is in Chinese Mainland.
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