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HKTDC Chairs past and present gather to discuss the evolving landscape.

Next 60 Forum highlights future opportunities

Tech firms engage global leaders and investors in Barcelona.

Hong Kong showcases market-ready innovation at MWC

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

New AI programme empowers Hong Kong SMEs

BIP Asia and E-Day will spotlight IP financing, start-up growth and more.

Flagship events to gather innovators and investors in December

Policy Address sets out comprehensive measures to power sustained growth.

New initiatives leverage Hong Kong’s unique connector role

Survey highlights e-commerce opportunities for related brands and products.

Hong Kong’s reputation can lift online sales in Mainland China

Services include policy and market consultations and more

GoGBA opens a business support centre in Macao

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

Survey findings bolster city’s status as an international business hub

Hong Kong’s appeal to mainland and overseas enterprises reaches new high

Start-up Express International supports 10 promising ventures

Overseas start-ups look to Hong Kong to grow

This year’s agenda includes sustainability and Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong Forum to reconvene in early December

Hong Kong showcased its innovation and technology (I&T) strengths at three fairs last week, including the first-ever InnoEX co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), held concurrently with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition).

The inaugural InnoEX promotes Hong Kong’s strengths in innovation and technology.

Cutting-edge technologies draw buyers

In recent decades, Hong Kong has transformed from a manufacturing powerhouse into a trade and services centre. As the city seeks to diversify and re-industrialise, intellectual-property (IP) is bound to grow in importance.

Hybrid BIP Asia Forum looks at Hong Kong’s re-industrialisation drive.

IP key to industrial revival

Anniversary activities highlight six decades of boosting global ties.

HKTDC marks 60 years with citywide celebration

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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a series of commemorative events. Two key events &ndash; the Next 60 Forum and 60th Anniversary Cocktail Reception &ndash; were held today, attracting over 1,000 guests from the political and business sectors. HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma personally invited several former Chairmen, including Dr Victor Fung, Peter Woo, Jack So and Vincent Lo, to serve as forum guests, while he himself served as the moderator. Together, they reviewed how the HKTDC has developed and looked ahead to future opportunities. Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Paul Lam, officiated at the reception and joined leaders from various sectors in witnessing this important milestone.

HKTDC celebrates 60th anniversary with forum and cocktail reception

Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has evolved in tandem with Hong Kong. In the 1960s, Hong Kong shifted from being a trade entrep&ocirc;t to a vibrant manufacturing powerhouse. During this pivotal era, the HKTDC advanced Hong Kong&rsquo;s exports, championing local products across international markets. In the 1980s and 1990s, as Hong Kong transitioned to a service-led economy, the HKTDC furthered the city&rsquo;s reputation as a capital of world-class trade fairs and helped grow the burgeoning service sector. Following China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, the HKTDC promoted Hong Kong's role as a two-way platform &mdash; serving as both a gateway for overseas enterprises to invest in or enter the Chinese Mainland market and for mainland enterprises to go global. In the past decade, the HKTDC has capitalised on key national initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to promote Hong Kong&rsquo;s unique strengths and advantages as an international gateway. Through its role as superconnector and super value-adder, the HKTDC continues to drive growth and innovation for businesses in Hong Kong and beyond. Over 60 years, the HKTDC has thrived amidst global challenges and change. Looking ahead, the HKTDC remains committed to helping Hong Kong enterprises innovate and excel.

HKTDC – 60 years of connecting the world, shaping the future

#deeptech #WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay Deep tech refers to breakthrough technologies rooted in scientific research and engineering innovation that have the potential to revolutionise industries and tackle complex global challenges. This seminar brings together visionary leaders and trailblazers in the field to explore how these innovations make the leap from lab to market. Speakers &bull; Ms Yeye Xiao, Innovation Consulting Manager &amp; Central Asia Lead, Hello Tomorrow &bull; Dr Paul Wang, Director, Techno-Entrepreneurship Core, The University of Hong Kong &bull; Mr Kenny Oktavius, CEO &amp; Co-founder, PointFit Technology &bull; Ms Edith Yeung, General Partner, Race Capital Moderator &bull; Dr Alan Cheung, Chief Director, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited #WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay #deeptech How this was made

E-Day 2025 – “From Labs to Battlefield: Navigating Deep Tech Commercialisation and Global Scale”

The HKTDC Transformation Sandbox (T-box) is a SME support programme that helps you enhance your business&rsquo;s competitiveness and achieve transformation goals in the areas of branding, digital transformation, manufacturing and supply chain solutions, new markets and sustainability. Our dedicated T-box staff will work with you to identify your goals and provide support over a three-month period, with group and individualised services including advisory services, workshops, government-funding information, market knowledge and networking opportunities. The programme is offered free of charge and is open to all companies registered in Hong Kong.

T-box programme: New Markets

The 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was held on 5-6 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, bringing together stakeholders, startups and industry leaders from various sectors to explore business opportunities.
The event provided a platform for startups to showcase their innovative solutions. Last year's edition featured over 340 startups, projects and support services from 13 countries and regions, and more than 60 industry leaders participated in business matching meetings and networking events.
The next edition will be held on 4-5 December 2025.
For more information, please visit: Entrepreneur Day (E-DAY) <a href="https://www.hktdc.com/event/eday/en">https://www.hktdc.com/event/eday/en</a>&nbsp;

Entrepreneur Day (#EDAY) 2024 - When Start-up Dreams Take Flight

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.

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