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Funds for business expansion, e-commerce support and more

Hong Kong Budget outlines measures to assist SMEs, boost trade

Announces strategic priorities for next financial year

HKTDC strengthens local competitiveness, global connections

Survey findings bolster city’s status as an international business hub

Hong Kong’s appeal to mainland and overseas enterprises reaches new high

Start-up Express International supports 10 promising ventures

Overseas start-ups look to Hong Kong to grow

This year’s agenda includes sustainability and Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong Forum to reconvene in early December

International financial hub is a key stream in China’s Dual Circulation Strategy, taking firms from Mainland China overseas to raise funds and expand their market reach.

A mainland securities firm helps a technology leader take its vehicle vision system to Nasdaq.

Self-drive to giant US market

Hong Kong showcased its innovation and technology (I&T) strengths at three fairs last week, including the first-ever InnoEX co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), held concurrently with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition).

The inaugural InnoEX promotes Hong Kong’s strengths in innovation and technology.

Cutting-edge technologies draw buyers

As the Belt and Road Initiative reaches its 10th anniversary the international intermodal railway – the China-Laos Express connecting Chengdu, Chongqing and Vientiane, the capital of Laos – has gone into operation, greatly improving the flow of people and logistics between Mainland China and Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) members, and has also led more and more mainland companies to choose to expand their business to Southeast Asia.

A mainland logistics firm and its Thai counterpart seek to boost their global footprint after linking up at Belt and Road forum.

Enterprises go global through summit

To introduce a technology brand well established in Europe, but new to Asia, Martino Criveller, Company Director, Passo Avanti Limited, made use of the shop window provided by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) trade fairs.

An Italian technology company’s Hong Kong partner uses HKTDC services to expand its market.

Digital closets iron-out garment logistics

Hong Kong start-up RaSpect specialises in remote building inspections using drones to gather the data and artificial intelligence technology to process it – faster, more accurate, more comprehensive and safer method than traditional manual building inspections.

A Start-up Express laureate speeds up building inspection.

AI spots flaws in floors

Logistics was one of the hardest-hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the China Shanghai Containerized Freight Index increasing more than five-fold between June 2020 and January 2022 – then plunging back to its 2019 level by last month.

Blockchain and other new technologies could streamline the logistics industry, but costs present a formidable obstacle.

Digital solutions keep wheels turning

The year opened with a flurry of activity for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) as the first events held after the reopening of the border with Mainland China and easing of COVID-19 restrictions on overseas travel drew heavy traffic.

The first HKTDC fairs held since the lifting of travel restrictions show an encouraging response from exhibitors and buyers.

Child’s play draws crowds

As a one-stop showcase for stationery, the Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair presents a wealth of opportunity for leading suppliers to connect with buyers from across the world. Highlights include Green Stationery Exhibitors, which displays innovative green stationery to equip the workplace with the sustainable and eco-friendly products. Pen & Paper showcases high-quality and unique pens, notebooks and gifts. School Supplies offers all the coolest back-to-school essentials. The fair will follow the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s EXHIBITION+ online-physical format.

This event is an ideal trading platform for the office and education supplies industry.

Stationery & School Supplies Fair

In recent decades, Hong Kong has transformed from a manufacturing powerhouse into a trade and services centre. As the city seeks to diversify and re-industrialise, intellectual-property (IP) is bound to grow in importance.

Hybrid BIP Asia Forum looks at Hong Kong’s re-industrialisation drive.

IP key to industrial revival

Services include policy and market consultations and more

GoGBA opens a business support centre in Macao

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The 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was held on 5-6 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, bringing together stakeholders, startups and industry leaders from various sectors to explore business opportunities.
The event provided a platform for startups to showcase their innovative solutions. Last year's edition featured over 340 startups, projects and support services from 13 countries and regions, and more than 60 industry leaders participated in business matching meetings and networking events.
The next edition will be held on 4-5 December 2025.
For more information, please visit: Entrepreneur Day (E-DAY) <a href="https://www.hktdc.com/event/eday/en">https://www.hktdc.com/event/eday/en</a>&nbsp;

Entrepreneur Day (#EDAY) 2024 - When Start-up Dreams Take Flight

Florian Berendt of EntoSus, Global Winner of Start-up Express International 2024, talks to the HKTDC at Entrepreneur Day 2024. The 14th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and the 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the HKTDC, are held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5-6 December 2024. The two events feature forums, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and business matching sessions. More than 160 global intellectual property (IP) owners, users, experts, industry leaders, venture capitalists, and other prominent figures have gathered to discuss IP commercialisation, valuation and branding, cross-industry applications, emerging trends in innovation and technology (I&amp;T), opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN, and international prospects. Over 400 start-ups and innovative projects are showcased their products and technologies.

Entrepreneur Day 2024 – “One minute with” Florian Berendt of EntoSus

In collaboration with Hang Seng Bank, the 2nd edition of InnoClub Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at E-Day, to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of InnoClub members in innovation and technology.
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<li>InnoClub Awards Recipents:</li>
<li>InnoClub GBA Innovator Award - Zence Object Technology</li>
<li>InnoClub Industry Impact Award - Wada FoodTech</li>
<li>InnoClub Rising Star Award - GoGoChart</li>
</ul>
#WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay #InnoClub

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