An optimistic mood in Q1, before reciprocal tariffs announced

GBA business confidence starts 2025 on strong footing

Recent mission discussed sustainable urban development, smart cities and more

Mega-projects offer plentiful IRES opportunities in Thailand

Gymgoers in Hong Kong are the wearable’s first customers

A sweat sensing patch offers a novel way to track health

More than one quarter of exhibitors brought spirits from around the world to the event

Lower liquor duty welcomed at the Wine & Spirits Fair

A new business support centre has opened in Futian District in Shenzhen

GoGBA broadens its physical footprint

Hong Kong acts as a superconnector linking businesses with opportunities

Major Thai development project seeks Asia investment

AFC Capital Partners eyes new sources of capital in Hong Kong

African infrastructure financier makes fresh pitch to professional investors

Survey reveals Hong Kong businesses most optimistic

Greater Bay Area businesses see good prospects ahead

Finance company uses Hong Kong success to aid enterprises expand along Belt and Road

Asia’s World City: A hub for global expansion

A series of agreements are bringing the two regional hubs closer together

Bahrain readies the red carpet for business from Hong Kong

Highlights include fine wine, premium spirits and world-class beers

Wine & Spirits Fair to bring drinks from around the world to Hong Kong

Smart spectacles and sustainable materials to feature in November optical fair

Eyewear exhibition in sight

Annual event attracted thousands for deal-making opportunities

Belt and Road Summit wraps up in Hong Kong

This year’s Belt and Road Summit – a key platform for Hong Kong to promote the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – is bringing together more than 80 officials and business leaders to discuss collaboration opportunities in BRI markets.

Event will host 80+ key officials and business leaders

Belt and Road Summit to deepen international cooperation

Services include policy and market consultations and more

GoGBA opens a business support centre in Macao

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The 4th HKTDC World of Snacks, 7th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded on 23 July after a successful seven-day run that saw an enthusiastic response from the public, with the total number of visits reaching 990,000. The three cultural and leisure events featured 760 exhibitors, with diverse activities and interactive experiences at the Fairs, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the enjoyment of reading, exciting sports experiences and mouthwatering global treats.

World of Snacks 2024 : Small Bites Bring Delight

Headquartered in Israel, Sarine Technologies Limited has developed the world&rsquo;s first automated and artificial intelligence-based diamond grading lab. The company&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.

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

Lucas Kong of KN Group 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.

Asian Financial Forum 2025 – “One minute with” Lucas Kong of KN Group

The upcoming GoGBA Development Day on 28 Feb, organised by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office and HKTDC GoGBA Business Support, will explore the topic of ""New Quality Productive Forces"" with insights from experts and industry leaders through seminars as well as one-on-one consultations and networking session. The event helps local SMEs learn about the latest I&amp;T trends in the Greater Bay Area and how to leverage the region's advantages and technological advancements to seize opportunities offered by ""New Quality Productive Forces.""
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GoGBA Development Day Date: 28 Feb Time: 2:30 &ndash; 5pm Venue: Meeting Room S421-S424, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

GoGBA Development Day – Opportunities of “New Quality Productive Forces” for SMEs

Florian Berendt of EntoSus, Global Winner of Start-up Express International 2024, 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.

Entrepreneur Day 2024 – “One minute with” Florian Berendt of EntoSus

In collaboration with Hang Seng Bank, the 2nd edition of InnoClub Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at E-Day, to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of InnoClub members in innovation and technology.
<ul>
<li>InnoClub Awards Recipents:</li>
<li>InnoClub GBA Innovator Award - Zence Object Technology</li>
<li>InnoClub Industry Impact Award - Wada FoodTech</li>
<li>InnoClub Rising Star Award - GoGoChart</li>
</ul>
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