The HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair,  HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo  and fourth HKTDC World of Snacks, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew nearly a million visitors over seven days, giving Hong Kong’s economy a welcome boost.

Three family-focused shows raise curtain on a series of economy-boosting events.

Book Fair draws literature lovers

Wanting to expand its market reach, a Hong Kong cosmetics wholesaler specialising in importing eyelash extensions to Hong Kong, Japan Lash Concept Limited, turned to HKTDC’s Transformation Sandbox (T-box), which provides complimentary business support across diverse areas, including branding, e-commerce, ESG and manufacturing.

A Hong Kong importer of Japanese cosmetics products trains a pool of professionals.

Academic approach to market expansion

Coastal Shandong province, rich in agricultural and energy resources, is seeking to boost sustainable development and Hong Kong, which supplies the lion’s share of offshore investment, is eager to supply expertise and funding for green growth.

Business leaders from Hong Kong and the province discuss sustainable development opportunities.

Shandong expands green industry

The massive market in neighbouring Mainland China has led many business people from Hong Kong and abroad to set up e-commerce enterprises in the city, but they often find the market hard to enter.

A month-long HKTDC festival helps Hong Kong SMEs expand their online business in Mainland China.

Opening up giant e-commerce market

As e-commerce matures, many transport-focused logistics companies find freight-management a pain point, given the large number of clients.

HKTDC helps a smart logistics platform from Hong Kong to set up in Bangkok.

Smooth landing in Thailand

As Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao links expand, and the quest for talent grows, many expatriates living in Hong Kong find they frequently need to visit Shenzhen, Zhuhai and further afield in the GBA.

Foreign residents of Hong Kong are now able to apply for a mainland travel permit, eliminating lengthy waiting time.

Expats welcome Mainland China card option

Earlier this year, the HKTDC and Zhaoqing Municipal Commerce Bureau signed an MoU to establish the Zhaoqing GoGBA Hong Kong business support centre to provide more local support to Hong Kong businesses interested in developing in Zhaoqing.

HKTDC GoGBA support centre plugs into city’s F&B development drive.

Zhaoqing boosts food business

August is set to delight palates in Hong Kong and abroad, as the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) rolls out the annual HKTDC Food Expo and concurrent family-focused events.

The annual Food Expo leads a group of family-focused HKTDC summer fairs.

Globe-spanning feast for the palate

Businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are optimistic on prospects, with sentiment among those in Hong Kong showing strong improvement. The mood among innovation and technology (I&T) firms in Hong Kong is especially buoyant.

Confident outlook for the innovation sector in Hong Kong hits 76.

Prospects bright for GBA firms

In June, a globe-spanning delegation, led by HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong, met with Zhejiang government and business leaders in Hangzhou to strengthen bilateral cooperation and highlight Hong Kong’s strengths and advantages as a business platform.

HKTDC delegates drawn from across the globe visit Hangzhou to write a new chapter on cooperation.

Hong Kong, Zhejiang look ahead

London and Hong Kong are both globally renowned technology hubs, with leading universities, strong financial sectors and large, diverse talent pools creating vibrant start-up ecosystems.

HKTDC boosts connections between technology hubs by bringing Hong Kong start-ups to Tech Week in the UK.

Entrepreneurs head to London

The 10 Start-up Express winners, an entrepreneurship development programme organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), represented diverse sectors, ranging from healthtech and greentech to edutech and mechanical engineering.

10 winners were selected as part of the 2024 cohort of the HKTDC’s Start-up Express programme.

Strong showing by healthtech, greentech start-ups

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