ASSOCIATION & GOVERNMENT

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Export Index increased a further 1.9 points to 32.8 in the third quarter this year, indicating a sustained improvement in confidence in the short-term export performance. However, exporters face downward pressure on prices, with the Trade Value Index falling 11.5 points to 40.2. More

China’s Dual Circulation Strategy, laid down in the 14th Five-Year Plan, aims to develop offshore trade and investment in parallel with the country’s domestic economy. The strategy presents a golden opportunity for Hong Kong, which has long served as one of China’s gateways to the world. At the same time, the city serves as a perfect platform for mainland investment firms, giving easy access to both the mainland and the world at large. More

As pivot points between Mainland China and the rest of the world, Hong Kong and the broader Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area both have key roles to play in the Belt and Road Initiative. As COVID-19 restrictions ease and physical gatherings are made easier, government and business leaders from around the world will converge on Hong Kong for the Belt and Road Summit at the end of this month. More