Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited: Thailand Securities Exchange added as a recognized securities exchange

On March 10th, HKEX's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announced that it has added the Stock Exchange of Thailand as a recognized stock exchange. This means that companies primarily listed on the main market of the Stock Exchange of Thailand can apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong. Other recognized stock exchanges in Southeast Asia include the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange. With the addition of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, HKEX now has a total of 20 overseas stock exchanges on its list, spanning across 18 countries globally. Susanna Wong, Head of Listing at HKEX, expressed her delight in adding the Stock Exchange of Thailand to the list of recognized stock exchanges, allowing investors more opportunities to invest in quality companies in the ASEAN region in the future. The Stock Exchange of Thailand's market consists of many dynamic companies, spanning across industries such as energy, healthcare, and technology. This inclusion will support Thai companies in cross-border listing in Hong Kong, enabling them to reach a wider global investor base and enriching HKEX's listing resources for investors to have more choices. HKEX will continue to enhance market attractiveness, consolidating Hong Kong's position as a leading international financial center in Asia.