Tech, advanced manufacturing firms prioritize resilience in overseas expansion, study finds
DBS•A DBS Hong Kong and EY study identified six priorities for technology and advanced manufacturing companies expanding overseas. Geopolitical and trade-policy changes affected overseas operations for 88% of respondents, while 84% said multiple markets were important or expected to become more important.
1. Overseas expansion priorities
The study, released Oct. 16, 2026, found that 88% of respondents ranked geopolitical and trade-policy changes among the biggest impacts on overseas operations. Multiple overseas markets were important or expected to gain importance for 84%.
2. Treasury and Hong Kong
Foreign exchange controls and capital restrictions were the top treasury challenge for 52% of respondents, compared with 10% who cited funding access or financing costs. Hong Kong featured in current or planned operating structures for 78%.
