Lam, who is also an executive councillor, is set to assume his post on June 1.
Speaking on a Commercial Radio show, Lam said he has been in touch with companies in various sectors, such as medical, food, new energy and big data.
He also said warming relations between the United States and China, following the meeting between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing, have boosted confidence among companies in using the SAR to tap into the Asian market.
“We did receive different inquiries from overseas firms, including from Europe and America,” Lam said.
“They are all well-established companies and from different industries. Of course, we want to accommodate their demands.
“We won’t say everything is for free. We hope that we can offer them attractive terms, such as on land leases or sales, as well as other amenities.
“The premise is we hope they will establish roots in Hong Kong and can contribute to Hong Kong’s economy and other areas.”
Lam hopes some companies will have decided to set up shop at the park by the middle of next year.
He described the HK$10 billion injection from the government to the park as a “shot in the arm”, saying the board will use it for various purposes such as infrastructure and equipment purchases.
Separately, ahead of Chief Executive John Lee’s first official visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Central Asia early next month, Lam hopes the delegation will seek for more business opportunities through exchanges with different industries and government officials.
He said the SAR can also help mainland enterprises tap into Central Asia and suggested opening up direct flights between both regions.
