In 2025, Singapore-based Perennial Holdings invested in the establishment of Guangzhou Baiyun Perennial Hospital in the Baiyun Railway Station area — the first wholly foreign-owned hospital in Guangdong province since the national pilot policy was introduced in 2024.

With a total investment of 1 billion yuan ($145.1 million), the hospital is expected to begin operations by the end of this year. Pua Seck Guan, chairman of Perennial Holdings, cited Guangzhou's strategic location, strong medical capabilities, and business-friendly environment as key factors behind the decision to back this project.

A targeted investment promotion event in Singapore by the Baiyun District government further reinforced the company's confidence in the region.

In 2025, the city saw the establishment of 11,000 new foreign-invested enterprises, accounting for about one-sixth of the national total. Actual utilized foreign capital grew by 9.1 percent year-on-year, outpacing the national average.

In addition to Perennial Holdings, Hyundai Motor Group set up its first overseas R&D, production, and sales base for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Guangzhou, drawn by the city's clear hydrogen energy industry plans and policy support.

Meanwhile, Zeiss Optical's Guangzhou manufacturing base was recognized as the world's first "Lighthouse Factory" in the optical lens industry, supported by efficient customs clearance services from Huangpu Customs that enhanced its global competitiveness.

With policies designed to draw institutions, solid industrial foundations, and a superior business environment, Guangzhou remains a magnet for foreign investment in China.