MARKET SPOTLIGHT

Belt and Road backing from China tackles water management issues in the Philippines.

15 May 2018

As with many of the most successful Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure-redevelopment projects, many of China's investments in the Philippines advance the programme's overall objectives while also meeting key local needs. More

Topics: Engineering, Environmental Protection, Philippines, Hong Kong, Belt and Road initiative, weather

China Helps to Upgrade Bangladesh’s Infrastructure for Belt and Road

US$1.7 billion of Chinese backing set to deliver the first tunnel in Bangladesh for simultaneous road and rail transit.

08 May 2018

Construction work on the China-backed Karnaphuli Multi-Channel Tunnel Project in southern Bangladesh is now well under way. More

Topics: Building & Construction, Logistics & Supply Chain, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Belt and Road initiative, infrastructure

A Belt and Road Windfall

US$57 billion of Belt and Road Initiative funding is set to help remedy Pakistan's serious energy shortages.

03 May 2018

Over recent years, Pakistan has invested heavily in wind power, while also enlisting Chinese backing, under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework, to bring its new environmentally friendly facilities online. More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Engineering, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Belt and Road initiative

Ad Men for the Digital Age

A new premier marketing conference in Hong Kong has its finger on the pulse for global advertisers.

24 April 2018

The digital revolution is bringing new challenges to many industries, not least for marketing and advertising professionals. More

Topics: Technology, Advertising Services, Hong Kong, marketing, Case Studies

Powering Belt and Road Development

China turns to Malaysia’s solar sector to further Belt and Road projects in Southeast Asia.

23 April 2018

China has announced it will back the construction of Malaysia's biggest solar-power plant. More

Topics: Technology, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Solar, infrastructure

Streamlining Access

New data connection launched between China and Nepal forms the backbone of the Belt and Road Initiative's high-speed information network.

16 April 2018

Faster, more reliable and cheaper Internet access is expected to be the first tangible sign of enhanced Sino-Nepali cooperation, as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. More

Topics: Technology, Telecommunications, Nepal, Hong Kong, Belt and Road initiative

Film Game Changer

FILMART seminar examines potential of online entertainment, with digital revolution offering countless opportunities.

09 April 2018

Digital technology is revolutionising film and entertainment, bringing immense opportunity for content creators and storytellers through multiple channels and portals. More

Topics: Film & Audio-Visual Production, USA, Hong Kong, Digital production

All Aboard for Start-up Express

A new HKTDC incubation programme aims to help power start-ups through investment, connections and new markets.

27 March 2018

From start-up to what’s now a HK$100-million business, Casetify has won the hearts of both local and international customers, including celebrities, with its custom-designed smartphone cases. More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Technology, Hong Kong, Case Studies, Innovation and Tech

More than a Pipe Dream

The Belt and Road-backed Yunnan fuel supply line is transforming southwest China's prospects and boosting China-Saudi Arabia links.

22 March 2018

Negotiations are underway for Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco to secure a more than 30 per cent stake in PetroChina's Anning refinery. More

Topics: Raw Materials, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, finance, Belt and Road initiative

Recovery Mode

The latest HKTDC study shows improving sentiment among Hong Kong exporters.

15 March 2018

Confidence among Hong Kong exporters continues to rise, in line with the strengthening global economic activity, according to findings in the latest HKTDC Export Index. More

Topics: Watches & Clocks, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, export index

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