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HKTDC’s South Africa office is the ideal partner for businesses seeking new growth opportunities.

Hong Kong’s strategic gateway to Africa

AFC Capital Partners eyes new sources of capital in Hong Kong

African infrastructure financier makes fresh pitch to professional investors

The global surge in renewable power installation, especially solar, resembles the revolutions brought by coal-fired steam in the mid-19th century and petrol-driven engines in the early 20th century.

A Hong Kong-based solar solutions distributor sees bright prospects emerging from rising electric vehicle sales.

EV boom green power game-changer

Since its founding as a trading port nearly two centuries ago, Hong Kong has been a magnet for entrepreneurs from as near as Guangzhou to as far as South America, and everywhere in between.

Three expatriates with very different backgrounds explain what brought them to the city and keeps them here.

Hong Kong draws talent

As climate change concerns grow and the energy crisis of 2022 remains dormant rather than extinct, reliable renewable energy remains at the top of many sourcing lists.

As fears of further energy crises linger and environmental concerns grow, fossil-fuel free power technologies are much in demand.

Renewable energy tops sourcing lists

The second-largest continent in terms of both population and area, Africa also has the world’s lowest electric power consumption level – an average 520 kilowatt hours (kWh) per person annually in sub-Saharan Africa against 6,000kWh in Hong Kong.

The continent’s need to ramp up power generation presents opportunities for exporters from Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Power catch-up for Africa

As the COVID-19 pandemic has moved health to the top of everyone’s agenda, sustainable development — which is conducive to a healthy environment — is gaining traction.

Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong can join a thriving innovation ecosystem by plugging into the worldwide UpLink network.

Global sustainability network for start-ups

Electric appliances and related equipment, along with renewable power generation systems, are key exports for Mainland China and Hong Kong, with sub-Saharan Africa quickly shaping up to be a high-potential market for both sectors.

Renewable-power catch-up presents opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Power grows in sunshine

Mainland China began 2021 with a single step into a giant continent — Africa,   The mainland’s free trade agreement (FTA) with Mauritius took effect on the same day as the African Free Trade Continental Area (AfCFTA), which includes Mauritius, rolled out, forging a link between the mainland and Africa.

A free trade agreement with a member of a new African trade bloc offers Mainland China enhanced access to the vast regional market.

Bridge to Africa

Exporters in Hong Kong have a chance to display their products in Johannesburg and Cape Town without having to travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Targeted products include babywear, electronic gadgets, fashion & accessories and watches.

This event offers Hong Kong exporters a chance to promote their wares and network in the country’s two main cities without travelling there.

South Africa showcase and online business matching

As the world shifts to green energy, sunny Africa stands to gain as many countries in the region are installing solar power infrastructure and leapfrogging past fossil-fuel generation.

In sunny regions, solar power is significantly cheaper than any other electricity source, and Africa is set to be one of the primary beneficiaries. 

Sun shines on Africa 

Late last year, Nigeria’s China-backed Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ) celebrated 10 years of continuous operation and growth.

The Ogun-Guangdong zone looks to the future as work continues on its second phase.

Nigerian Free Trade Zone set to grow after decade

As geopolitical forces reset the global economy, adaptable Hong Kong businesses are finding promise in the greenfield markets of East Africa, the thriving Southeast Asian nations and Mainland China’s high-spending senior citizens.

Greenfield markets beckon manufacturers as geopolitical forces reshape traders’ globe.

Exporters look to Africa

Global Trade Show (GTS) 2019 offers access to markets in South Africa and Africa as a whole. It also highlights potential global markets for local buyers.

Exhibitors have a chance to network with buyers and potential partners in this large-scale B2B event in South Africa.

Hong Kong Product Showcase at Global Trade Show, Johannesburg

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