Hong Kong has always provided a unique platform for businesses looking to build a presence in Asia and this decade will be no different. The four core pillars of the economy are powering ahead with the rapid adoption of technology and the rollout of reforms. Meanwhile, a creative set of pillars has arisen that leverage the city’s traditional strengths and lead to broad opportunities.

Hong Kong’s growing fintech sector has a clear edge over other markets – thanks to the unique combination of the clout of its prestigious financial institutions and its full-throttle entrepreneurial attitude. Here are some highlights.

A long-standing trade nexus, Hong Kong is geographically blessed – as a port, an aviation hub and a terminus for goods travelling by land across Asia. It’s also well placed to direct the digital movement of people and goods. We meet some key players.

Epicurean delights can be found around every corner in Hong Kong. Top restaurant and hotel chefs work hard to please the city’s discerning diners – and casual options are equally exciting. Hong Kong proves that there’s no such thing as too many cooks.

From research to law, Hong Kong is a vital centre that draws some of the brightest from around the world. Its professionals are valued for their expertise, experience and judgement. We meet a few to learn about their work and global connections.

Scientists might tend to shy away from the spotlight but Hong Kong’s strong commercial sectors are teaming up with laboratory scientists to get their useful inventions out in the world. We find out more about a few of their impactful projects.

In tune with Hong Kong’s global outlook, its design firms are sought-after by clients from around the world. We get to know three of the city’s creative founders: a Californian, a Czech and a native Hong Konger who previously worked in New York.

From its rich and skilled history in tailoring to its excellent support systems for young designers, Hong Kong has all the ingredients to help fashion businesses thrive. Of course, the style-savvy populace is key too.

Not just a city of skyscrapers, Hong Kong has plenty of galleries and industrial buildings that are being turned into cosy artists’ studios. We drop by a few for a visit and speak to the curator of the hotly anticipated new museum of visual culture, M+.

Monocle’s bureau and shop in Wan Chai turned 10 in 2020. Here are 10 things about Hong Kong that we’ve celebrated during the last decade.