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Secures wide-ranging agreements to boost trade, investment and innovation ties.

HKTDC-organised delegation forges stronger links with Central Asia

HKTDC helps engineering firm accelerate its global business.

Finding the right technology fit

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

AI boom fuels Hong Kong’s 18C listing surge

Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises eye collaboration opportunities with Central Asia.

CE-led delegation strengthens ties with Kazakhstan

Showcasing Hong Kong design to mark start of HKTDC’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

Launching Design Gallery on the Move

Fast-growing robotics firm is scaling up with HKTDC’ s help.

From Hong Kong to the world: Robocore’s next move

Five-Year Plan targets speedier transition, driving demand for sustainability services.

China’s green growth push

Campaign puts business deals in spotlight.

Film industry steps up global outreach at Cannes

Techvalue is expanding from rice trading into ready meals.

Reinventing instant rice

Cultural assets are finding new life in fashion.

Weaving heritage into modern life

Investors and innovators converge in Hong Kong for major healthcare events.

Fuelling global healthcare collaboration

Project aims to help SMEs tackle growing complexity in global trade.

HKMA rolls out CargoX pilots to digitalise trade finance

Malaysian innovator Robopreneur is expanding in ASEAN via Hong Kong.

HKTDC champions Asia’s robotics rise

Insilico Medicine has developed a pioneering AI-discovered clinical medicine.

Hong Kong’s AI moment

Local AI, health, robotics and sustainability ventures are heading to VivaTech.

Hong Kong start-ups target global investors in Paris

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The 10th Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully on 11th September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme &ldquo;Collaborate for Change &bull; Shape a Shared Future,&rdquo; the Summit celebrated its milestone edition by convening 100 key officials and business leaders from 16 Belt and Road countries and regions, exploring collaboration amid economic uncertainty. Attracting over 6,200 business participants from more than 70 countries and regions, the event facilitated a record 45 Memoranda of Understanding (9 G2G, 36 B2B), reinforcing Hong Kong&rsquo;s role as a &ldquo;super connector&rdquo; and &ldquo;super value-adder&rdquo;. Over 300 matched investment projects were showcased, with more than 800 one-to-one project matching meetings arranged, alongside over 120 exhibitors in zones like the new ASEAN Zone, InnoTech Zone, and Chinese Mainland Zone. New highlights included the Signature Belt and Road Projects Session on major infrastructure in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East &amp; ASEAN Market Focus session, fostering cross-regional dialogues and sustainable partnerships. The eleventh Belt and Road Summit will take place on 9 -10 September 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre &mdash; we look forward to welcoming you!

Belt and Road Summit 2025: Collaborate for Change • Shape a Shared Future

From Fintech to sustainability and emerging tech, #AFF2026 brought together ~150 international financial institutions, technology companies, corporates, solutions providers, start-ups and investment promotion agencies across FutureGreen Showcase, InnoVenture Salon &amp; FintechHK Startup Salon and Global Investment Zone - creating a vibrant ecosystem for founders and investors to connect. Watch the interviews to discover how founders leveraged #AFF2026 to expand and accelerate business growth. #AsianFinancialForum #GlobalFinance #Sustainability #Innovation #Fintech #hongkong

Inside AFF2026: Where Companies Meet Investors and Unlock New Opportunities

Hear from exhibitors and buyers at this year&rsquo;s Smart Lighting Expo &amp; Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) about how the two fairs, under the theme &ldquo;Go Smart, Live Green&rdquo;, showcase the latest lighting trends combining innovation and sustainability, facilitate deals between suppliers and buyers from around the world, and allow participants to leverage Hong Kong&rsquo;s advantages as part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area offering access to the mainland market and a large supplier base.

Hear from exhibitors and buyers at Smart Lighting Expo & HK Int’l Lighting Fair (Spring) 2026

This year&rsquo;s Asian Financial Forum (#AFF2026) facilitated over 800 one on one AFF Deal making meetings, enabling participants to connect with potential investors and strategic partners from diverse industries and markets around the world. The platform continues to help businesses unlock cross border collaboration and broaden their global opportunity pipeline. Curious how companies leverage #AFFDealmaking to build networks and capture new business opportunities? #AsianFinancialForum #GlobalFinance #Sustainability #Innovation #Fintech #hongkong

Unlocking Global Opportunities through AFF2026 Deal-making

Hear from exhibitors and buyers at this year&rsquo;s InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) about how the two fairs brought together leading global I&amp;T solutions, artificial intelligence technologies and cutting-edge electronic products, offered the latest industry trends and market insights, facilitated deals across markets and industries, and helped participants leverage Hong Kong&rsquo;s advantages as a &ldquo;superconnector&rdquo;.

Hear from exhibitors and buyers at InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) 2026

Eco Expo Asia is a global trade platform for the environmental protection industry to showcase the latest green products and state-of-the-art technology. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the fair provides B2G, B2B and B2C opportunities for green industries with staunch support from Hong Kong, Mainland China as well as international government authorities and industry associations.

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