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Connecting sustainability ambitions across Asia

Federated Hermes to open Hong Kong office to accelerate regional wealth expansion.

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Hong Kong Budget highlights high-quality development and growth

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Momentum for collaboration strengthens at AFF 2026

High-level gathering in Hong Kong will explore how finance can empower business.

AFF to mobilise global capital for innovation and growth

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From Zhejiang to the world

Inaugural Global Business Summit to focus on integration of finance and the real economy.

Asian Financial Forum to set agenda for 2026

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Hong Kong Forum highlights innovation and global connectivity

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Invest Qatar looks to Hong Kong

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6,200 participants drive global investment and collaboration at landmark gathering.

Belt and Road Summit shapes a shared future

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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

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

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

The 19th #AsianFinancialForum (AFF) will be held on 26&ndash;27 January 2026 at HKCEC. With the tagline &ldquo;Finance Empowering Business&rdquo; and theme &ldquo;Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape,&rdquo; AFF gathers global leaders and experts to discuss geopolitical shifts, market trends, and investment opportunities, fostering collaboration and highlighting Hong Kong&rsquo;s role as an international financial hub. #AsianFinancialForum #GlobalFinance #Sustainability #Innovation #Fintech #HongKong

AFF 2026 Highlights

#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

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