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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

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.

Eco Expo Asia 2025 - Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality

This year&rsquo;s MarketingPulse X eTailingPulse attracted over 1,700 industry professionals. More than 85 esteemed e-commerce pioneers, brand leaders, marketing experts and innovative entrepreneurs from around the globe took part in 30 themed sessions, InnoTalks and practical sharing sessions. Watch the highlights now and relive the day&rsquo;s most exciting moments.

MarketingPulse X eTailingPulse 2026 - Relive the day’s most exciting moments

Jointly organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the HKSAR Government, the 15th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum was held on 4-5 December 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, showcasing the immense potential of IP in nurturing innovation as well as exploring how IP drives business growth and investment. The Forum explored topics including IP Valuation and Financing, Propelling Sustainability with IP, IP Economy as well as IP and investment opportunities in AI innovations. Featuring over 100 international IP experts sharing their insights, the Forum attracted more than 3,300 participants from 38 countries and region. The next edition will be held on 19-20 November 2026. For more information, please visit: Business of IP Asia Forum https://bipasia.hktdc.com #ip #innovation #technology #marketopportunities

Business of IP Asia Forum 2025 – Leverage IP to Finance Business Growth

The 17th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was held on 4-5 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, bringing together stakeholders, startups and industry leaders from various sectors to explore global opportunities. The event provided a platform for startups to showcase their innovative solutions. The 2025's edition featured over 360 startups, invention projects and support services from 11 countries and regions, more than 80 industry leaders participated in seminars, and facilitated more than 320 business matching meetings. The next edition will be held on 19-20 November 2026. For more information, please visit: Entrepreneur Day (E-DAY) https://www.hktdc.com/event/eday/en

Entrepreneur Day (#EDAY) 2025 - Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight

The Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show concluded successfully on February 19 (London time) at The Vinyl Factory in Soho, London. Four Hong Kong fashion brands &ndash; ANGUS TSUI, Bettie Haute Couture, HARRISON WONG, and selfFab. &ndash; showcased their latest Autumn/Winter collections, attracting over 300 international buyers, media representatives, and fashion professionals. Through a diverse range of design expressions &ndash; from avant‑garde futurism and cultural fusion to zero‑waste tailoring and sporty aesthetics &ndash; the designers highlighted the innovation, sustainability, and global outlook of Hong Kong&rsquo;s fashion industry. #HKTDC #FashionHongKong #Fashion_HongKong #londonfashionweek #AW26

Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show at London Fashion Week AW26

Hear from exhibitors and buyers at the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem &amp; Pearl Show about how the two events bring together suppliers of different kinds of jewellery, diamonds, gems and pearls, facilitate deals and business exchange across different continents and keep participants informed of the latest market and industry trends.

Hear from exhibitors and buyers at the HK Int’l Jewellery Show and Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show 2026

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