Most cross-border traders are using AI to boost efficiency and competitiveness.

Reinventing trade for the AI era

Popular author talks, strong visitor spending underscore fair's enduring appeal.

Hong Kong Book Fair captivates readers from near and far

Hong Kong’s AI entrepreneurs impress at global tech gathering.

HKTDC highlights AI innovation in Shanghai

Start-ups attract recognition, demonstrating Hong Kong's innovation and technology strength.

Innovation sector shines at Paris tech show

Local AI, health, robotics and sustainability ventures are heading to VivaTech.

Hong Kong start-ups target global investors in Paris

Fundraising for early-stage tech firms has soared this year.

AI boom fuels Hong Kong’s 18C listing surge

Investors and innovators converge in Hong Kong for major healthcare events.

Fuelling global healthcare collaboration

Insilico Medicine has developed a pioneering AI-discovered clinical medicine.

Hong Kong’s AI moment

HKTDC is helping OneDegree leverage momentum in fintech, AI and digital assets.

Building the security layer for the digital economy

National blueprint reinforces the city’s role in innovation, AI and GBA collaboration.

China’s Five-Year Plan bolsters Hong Kong’s tech ambitions

HKTDC partners with Microsoft to help smaller companies adopt intelligent tools.

New AI programme empowers Hong Kong SMEs

Home-grown innovations win awards at major tech gathering.

Hong Kong tech shines on global stage at CES 2026

Beijing’s Yunji Technology plans to ramp up R&D, overseas expansion following Hong Kong IPO.

Robotics innovator accelerates international ambition

Hong Kong start-up Firefilm wants to solve the last mile problem in video optimisation.

Bringing a human touch to AI generated video

Hong Kong start-up offers new tech to benefit older buildings.

Alpha AI: Beyond the drone

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AFF 2025 Highlights - Powering the Next Growth Engine

Abdulrahman Alolayan of Beta Lab talks to the HKTDC at the Asian Financial Forum. The 18th Asian Financial Forum 2025 (AFF), co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 13 and 14 January 2025. Themed &ldquo;Powering the Next Growth Engine&rdquo;, this year&rsquo;s AFF brought together more than 100 global policymakers, business leaders, financial experts and investors, entrepreneurs, tech companies and economists to share their views on the shifting global economic landscape and financial ecosystem.

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Nick Blake of KUDO (United Kingdom) 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.

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Erez Agmoni, General Partner of Interwoven Ventures (United States) speaks to the HKTDC at the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC). Co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 14th ALMAC was held on 18-19 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme &ldquo;Shaping the Future of Supply Chains: Resilience and Sustainability&rdquo;, this year&rsquo;s ALMAC featured more than 80 experts and industry leaders from the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain sector speaking on major issues facing the industry at over 20 conference sessions. The conference attracted some 2,200 participants from over 30 countries and regions, providing a platform for industry players and shippers to explore global business opportunities and establish resilient and sustainable supply chains.

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