Prof Frederick Ma is confident the trade body will strengthen Hong Kong’s core advantages.

New HKTDC Chairman assumes office

An optimistic mood in Q1, before reciprocal tariffs announced

GBA business confidence starts 2025 on strong footing

Confidence rose in Q1, despite growing trade tensions

Export mood brightens in Hong Kong

Funds for business expansion, e-commerce support and more

Hong Kong Budget outlines measures to assist SMEs, boost trade

Announces strategic priorities for next financial year

HKTDC strengthens local competitiveness, global connections

Q4 business survey reflects early reaction to US election

GBA firms remain cautious amid Trump impact

The theme for this year was Powering the Next Growth Engine

AFF gathers 3,600+ financial and business elites

New Spain-Hong Kong Business Association joins the Forum for the first time

Hong Kong Forum assembles business leaders from 30 countries and regions

New reforms aim to strengthen city’s international hub status, among many other areas

Policy Address highlights innovation and excellence for Hong Kong

HKTDC’s revamped Export Confidence Index brings a more comprehensive outlook on export performance.

Exporters foresee business uptick

3% estimate remains unchanged from earlier in the year.

HKTDC reaffirms forecast for 2025 export growth

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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 &ldquo;Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road,&rdquo; 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 &ldquo;super value-adder&rdquo; 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 &mdash; we look forward to welcoming you!

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

At the 17th Asian Financial Forum 2024, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, discussed how the world is uniting around a sustainable future built on four pillars: economic improvement, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and peace &amp; cooperation.
As a major hub of globalisation, Hong Kong is ideally positioned to be super-connector through leveraging its strengths in finance, trade, and technology. He also highlighted the dynamic growth opportunities in Mainland China, India, and Africa, stressing the importance of their cooperation for mutual economic benefits.
Asian Financial Forum 2024 <a href="https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en">https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en</a>&nbsp;

AFF 2024 : Prof. Jeffrey Sachs Envisions Hong Kong's Role in Driving Global Sustainable Development

One of the inspiring discussions at the Asian Financial Forum 2024 was led by Nobel Laureate Professor Douglas W. Diamond, who delivered an insightful discourse on preserving financial stability. He highlighted the necessity of robust bank capitalisation and swift implementation of deposit insurance to avert potential crisis.
Professor Diamond also emphasised the importance of a sound regulatory regime, diligent supervision, and a skilled workforce for economies to maintain their competitive edges. Explore more of his perspectives in this engaging video.

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