Businesses ranging from IT services and consulting to media, information and education are now under portfolio managers' microscopes to assess the potential for AI disruption.

Hong Kong is hosting a week of high-profile events after years of political unrest and pandemic travel curbs tarnished the city's business-friendly reputation, sparked an exodus of talent and battered its economy.

Mustapa Mohamed says the challenges of the past 18 months have presented an opportunity for the government to revisit its policies and strategies.

He says potential investors are looking to open hotels, shopping malls and factory outlets.