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Shandong expands green industry

Coastal Shandong province, rich in agricultural and energy resources, is seeking to boost sustainable development and Hong Kong, which supplies the lion’s share of offshore investment, is eager to supply expertise and funding for green growth.

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Strong showing by healthtech, greentech start-ups

The 10 Start-up Express winners, an entrepreneurship development programme organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), represented diverse sectors, ranging from healthtech and greentech to edutech and mechanical engineering.

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Hong Kong puts hydrogen on road

The SAR Government this week released a detailed Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong, detailing efforts to boost the role of the gas as a way to store and transport renewable energy.

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APEC business leaders gather in Hong Kong

The second 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Meeting, led by ABAC Peru Chair Julia Torreblanca, held wide-ranging discussions on diverse business issues, from trade and investment facilitation to digital transformation and sustainability.

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Hong Kong turns to green energy

As Hong Kong sets out its plans to decarbonise by 2050, hydrogen is drawing strong interest as the way to store, transport and deploy clean energy.

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Toy maker leads green drive

Hong Kong toy manufacturers are committed to developing environmentally friendly toys and providing green supply chain solutions, as sustainability becomes a driving force in the economy.

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HKTDC’s major focus areas promote Hong Kong’s advantages

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) this week announced its major focus areas for 2024-2025 to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as a leading global business and investment hub and C&E centre and create opportunities for Hong Kong businesses.

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Giving property investors wings

When asked about the three top factors for property buyers, an estate agent will say “location, location, location” and for investors in Hong Kong as well as the broader Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area “location” is a broad term.

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Thriving in uncertain times

Celebrating two new years just a month apart, Hong Kong is always awash with comments about the coming year in January and February and 2024 is no exception. This year two words appear in every comment: “change” and “uncertainty”.

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EV boom green power game-changer

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.

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Textile start-ups leading the way in sustainability

The textile and fashion industries have focused on sustainability recently and among the 10 laureates at this year's Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Start-up Express: International Edition are two green fashion start-ups from Thailand.

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Digital solutions drive green transformation

With sustainability an increasingly critical issue across industries, firms are rapidly adopting innovative digital technologies to drive green development.

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Logistics firms seek to green fuel tanks

The opening of Hong Kong’s first hydrogen fuelling station and debut of a hydrogen-powered public bus in the city took place at this year’s Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), a point picked up by several delegates.

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Digital promise for financial services

Financial services are central to Hong Kong’s economy, accounting for nearly a quarter of the city’s GDP and it is one of the biggest financial centres in the world.

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