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Belt and Road Summit 2024: Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road

The ninth Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully on 12th September 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme “Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road,” the Summit marked the start of the next golden decade of the Belt and Road Initiative, bringing together over 90 key government and business leaders from Belt and Road countries. Attracting over 6,000 business participants from more than 70 countries and regions, the event facilitated a record-high 25 Memoranda of Understanding (4 G2G, 21 B2B), positioning Hong Kong as a “super value-adder” and key dealmaker. Over 280 investment projects were matched, with more than 800 one-to-one meetings, while over 110 exhibitors, including a dedicated zone with 50+ mainland enterprises, showcased opportunities in trade and services consultation. The tenth Belt and Road Summit will take place on 10 -11 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre — we look forward to welcoming you!

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Eco Expo Asia 2024 – Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality

Eco Expo Asia is a global trade platform for the environmental protection industry to showcase the latest green products and state-of-the-art technology. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the fair provides B2G, B2B and B2C opportunities for green industries with staunch support from Hong Kong, Mainland China as well as international government authorities and industry associations.

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Israel’s diamond tech enterprise leverages Hong Kong’s advantages to tap GBA opportunities

Headquartered in Israel, Sarine Technologies Limited has developed the world’s first automated and artificial intelligence-based diamond grading lab. The company’s APAC Managing Director Noy Elram says Hong Kong is a premier business hub that successfully connects them with major diamond wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers in the GBA and RCEP markets, and that the HKTDC’s GoGBA platform enables them to easily tap into the immense opportunities in the GBA and around Mainland China, the second largest jewellery market in the world.

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Business of IP Asia Forum 2024 – Reimagining IP for Impact and Growth

Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 14th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum was held on 5-6 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, showcasing the immense potential of IP in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship as well as driving impactful economic and social development on a global scale. The Forum explored topics including IP Management and Enforcement, IP Financing and Valuation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship, and IP Commercialisation and Industry Collaboration. Featuring over 100 international IP experts sharing their insights, the Forum attracted more than 3,000 participants from 36 countries and region. The next edition will be held on 4-5 December 2025. For more information, please visit: Business of IP Asia Forum <a href="https://bipasia.hktdc.com">https://bipasia.hktdc.com</a>

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