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Opportunities from China’s 15th Five-Year-Plan, tech innovation, emerging markets.

Hong Kong Budget highlights high-quality development and growth

HKTDC helps Transfar Group set course for a global future.

From Zhejiang to the world

Collaboration seen as an exemplary model of regional cooperation

Hong Kong, Zhejiang strengthen ties

Middle East nation is scaling growth under Oman Vision 2040

Oman seeks closer ties with Hong Kong to help transform its economy

Asian Financial Forum to host senior leaders from Asia, Europe and the US

Evolving global landscape on the agenda for AFF 2025

AFC Capital Partners eyes new sources of capital in Hong Kong

African infrastructure financier makes fresh pitch to professional investors

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

Policy Address highlights innovation and excellence for Hong Kong

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

This year's SmartHK – an annual event focused on boosting connections between Hong Kong and cities in Mainland China – has successfully concluded in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province.

Nanjing event facilitates some 400 business meetings

SmartHK bolsters Hong Kong-Jiangsu collaboration

Business links between Hong Kong and Southeast Asia are growing faster than a rain-forest bamboo grove, prompting the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to organise a mission to Singapore, the business hub of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Indonesia, the biggest ASEAN member, and nimble technology developer Malaysia.

A high-powered business delegation visits Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia to boost already burgeoning ties.

Expanding networks across ASEAN

Closer economic and trade development between Hong Kong and Mainland China in recent years has prompted many mainland securities companies to build a global presence through the financial hub of Hong Kong.

Technology-driven growth lets brokerage expand earnings despite market trends.

Securities firm goes global through Hong Kong

Easy BUD, a simplified application process for the government’s Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund), was launched last month to cut the processing time for applications.

The government has launched a simplified application process for the BUD Fund to help local companies expand their business.

Easy BUD speeds up application

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is rapidly maturing into a world-class hub for both finance and innovation-technology, leading to greater integration between Hong Kong and the nine GBA centres in Mainland China.

With finance and I&T joined at the hip, the fast-growing GBA offers a perfect platform for developing both.

Hong Kong, Guangdong form binary stars

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

AI boom fuels Hong Kong’s 18C listing surge

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The HKTDC has long positioned the Asian Financial Forum as a vital platform for facilitating international investment and driving substantive cooperation, proactively connecting enterprises with potential partners and providing business‑matching opportunities.
At this year&rsquo;s AFF, Hong Kong food‑tech company Techvalue International and Australia&rsquo;s Gryph Holdings signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture that will launch innovative plant‑based products that can be prepared instantly with either cold or hot water. The collaboration was facilitated by the HKTDC Sydney Office, building on business connections the two parties developed through previous editions of AFF. The joint venture will first introduce its products in Papua New Guinea before gradually expanding into the Australian and New Zealand markets.
E-Fund (HK), one of China&rsquo;s largest comprehensive fund managers, also signed a MoU with Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) during this year&rsquo;s AFF for their cross-border investment and promotion between both parties, highlighting Hong Kong&rsquo;s advantages as a connector of opportunities in the Chinese Mainland and the Middle East region.

Fostering partnerships, connecting opportunities – Asian Financial Forum 2026

#Sustainability #Innovation #hongkong &bull; Hong Kong stands as a vital International Financial Centre, uniquely positioned as a #superconnector between Mainland China and global markets. &bull; #AFF2025 brought together over 3,600 global policymakers and business leaders in the city, facilitating more than 720 one-on-one #deal-making meetings and creating invaluable #networking opportunities across diverse exhibition zones. &bull; Esteemed keynote speakers, including Prof Justin Lin Yifu, Prof Stuart Russell and Dr Kai-fu Lee, explored the importance of driving rapid economic growth and AI innovation amid the challenges of the current international landscape. Their insights sparked engaging discussions on strategies for navigating this complex environment. #AsianFinancialForum #GlobalFinance #Sustainability #Innovation #Fintech #hongkong

AFF 2025 Highlights - Powering the Next Growth Engine

Achieving economic growth while meeting sustainability standards is challenging. Innovation and strong partnerships among businesses, governments and communities are essential for impactful change. At #AFF2025, Shawn Cheng (Achelous Pure Metal Co.), Martin Neubert (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners), and Dan Kaye (Pan-X Corp.) shared key takeaways on ESG and sustainability. Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities for a brighter, sustainable future. Join the conversation on 26-27 January at #AFF2026. #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CommunityEngagement

Driving Sustainable Economic Growth: The Need for Innovation and Collaboration

The #AFF2025 welcomed over 3,600 participants and provided an opportunity for policymakers, business leaders and entrepreneurs to make connections and discover the next growth engine. In this video, we spoke with some enthusiastic participants who shared their thoughts and experiences at AFF 2025. Watch now to gain insights from featured participants: Featured Participants: Marcin Lapa (Noor Ventures) Soyena Dhakal (Finex Hong Kong) Karen Singson (Kayamo) Olivier Demblum (ArtWise) Akil Balachandran (BlueMind) Balachandran (BlueMind.App) Tristram Miners-Jones (AngelHub) Jenny Yohana Kansil (Istituto di Moda Burgo Indonesia) #Innovation #Finance #Networking

AFF 2025 Participants

The energetic exhibition floor at #AFF2025 was filled with entrepreneurs and representatives from financial institutions, showcasing innovative products and service offerings while forging meaningful business connections. Join us for an exclusive chat with some of our exhibitors to learn more about their contributions! Learn more about the AFF experience shared by the featured exhibitors: Thong TRAN (Klaara) Zvika Ilan (MediMe) Carla Martinesi (CHOMP) Ville Lindstr&ouml;m (Neubit) Martin Kersner (BISONAI) Arjun Abraham Zacharia (EximPe) #Innovation #Finance #Networking #BusinessExpansion

AFF 2025 Exhibitors

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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