Business activity in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area showed solid gains in the first quarter of this year, but expectations remained unchanged, indicating businesses remained cautious.

Cross-border e-commerce trade expands despite challenges, quarterly GBA survey finds.

GBA activity improves, but businesses cautious

Today’s consumers are health-conscious and seek products that are sustainable and carry a cultural message. Where products come from and how they are made matters.

A Sri Lankan expatriate finds a ready market for the country’s traditional farming fare in the city.

Health food wins in Hong Kong

Organised under the theme Bright Lighting • Smart Living, Smart Lighting Expo and Spring Lighting Fair attracted over 1,300 exhibitors and featured a diverse array of innovative lighting products and technologies ranging from sustainable and human-centric lighting to fashionable lighting products.

HKTDC’s April lighting fairs gather local and international buyers to explore business opportunities.

Lighting fairs attract international buyers

April brings a rush of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) creativity and lifestyle events, held close together for the convenience of both exhibitors and visitors who wish to attend several.

Lifestyle events present fashion items, home goods, gifts and more.

April brings feast of creativity

Hong Kong toy manufacturers are committed to developing environmentally friendly toys and providing green supply chain solutions, as sustainability becomes a driving force in the economy.

Brand sets out global plan to ensure industry uses sustainable supply chains.

Toy maker leads green drive

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) visited Dublin last month to better understand the business environment in Ireland, explore cooperation opportunities and promote Hong Kong’s unique advantages.

The HKTDC strengthens links between Hong Kong and Ireland, a leading food producer and technology powerhouse.

Pearl meets Emerald

Exporters sending goods by water or land to EU countries need to overhaul their paperwork, as the bloc’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) comes into effect for all arriving goods from 3 June onwards.

The ICS2 electronic declaration system will be extended to cover land and sea imports.

EU widens scope for comprehensive customs filing

Curated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, the Hong Kong Pop-up Design à Paris pop-up shop attracted Parisian consumers, fashion journalists, trade buyers and bloggers alike.

Hong Kong emerging designer brands are establishing their presence in the fashion capital of Paris.

Hong Kong brands pop up in Paris

13 creations by 10 Hong Kong Design Institute students and three renowned Hong Kong fashion designers, as part of the ARTSHION 2024 Painting x Fashion and Image Design Competition, are on display at the HKTDC Design Gallery in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Inspired by paintings drawn by local students, emerging and renowned Hong Kong designers created avant-garde fashion pieces.

ARTSHION competition designs on display at HKTDC Design Gallery

HKTDC’s revamped Export Confidence Index brings a more comprehensive outlook on export performance.

Exporters foresee business uptick

A Hong Kong pet-themed clothing brand with design as its selling point applied for trademark registration with the assistance of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's (HKTDC) Transformation Sandbox (T-box) business support programme.

The HKTDC’s T-box turns pet-themed ink-brush paintings into a brand.

Pet art meets fashion

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council's (HKTDC) Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART) promoted cross-regional exchanges this year, including cooperation between the HKTDC and Thailand, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other regions. Key production houses also leveraged the event’s platform to establish connections with potential partners and customers in overseas markets.

Major announcements made and agreements signed at leading cross-media entertainment platform FILMART.

HKTDC boosts entertainment industry collaboration

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