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The 4th HKTDC World of Snacks, 7th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded on 23 July after a successful seven-day run that saw an enthusiastic response from the public, with the total number of visits reaching 990,000. The three cultural and leisure events featured 760 exhibitors, with diverse activities and interactive experiences at the Fairs, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the enjoyment of reading, exciting sports experiences and mouthwatering global treats.

World of Snacks 2024 : Small Bites Bring Delight

Fashion InStyle 2024 and Home InStyle 2024, both four-day fairs organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, attracted 24,000 buyers from 100 countries and regions. With a significant presence from Mainland China, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, and the United States, the events proved Hong Kong&rsquo;s status as the creative capital of Asia.

Asia's Fashion All-in-one Sourcing Platform - Fashion InStyle 2024

"Hong Kong is a trampoline" that allows the company to "grow from Lebanon to Asia," says Carol Hakim of Antoine Hakim &amp; Co. (Lebanon) at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. The 11th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem &amp; Pearl Show was held at AsiaWorld-Expo on 2-6 March 2025 and the 41st HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4-8 March 2025. Some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions presented products ranging from raw materials, finished jewellery pieces, designer brands and gold jewellery to mounting components, product packaging and identification instruments and technology.

HK is our trampoline: Lebanese Jeweller at HK Int’l Jewellery Show

The 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was held on 5-6 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, bringing together stakeholders, startups and industry leaders from various sectors to explore business opportunities.
The event provided a platform for startups to showcase their innovative solutions. Last year's edition featured over 340 startups, projects and support services from 13 countries and regions, and more than 60 industry leaders participated in business matching meetings and networking events.
The next edition will be held on 4-5 December 2025.
For more information, please visit: Entrepreneur Day (E-DAY) <a href="https://www.hktdc.com/event/eday/en">https://www.hktdc.com/event/eday/en</a>&nbsp;

Entrepreneur Day (#EDAY) 2024 - When Start-up Dreams Take Flight

The ninth Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully on 12th September 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme &ldquo;Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road,&rdquo; the Summit marked the start of the next golden decade of the Belt and Road Initiative, bringing together over 90 key government and business leaders from Belt and Road countries. Attracting over 6,000 business participants from more than 70 countries and regions, the event facilitated a record-high 25 Memoranda of Understanding (4 G2G, 21 B2B), positioning Hong Kong as a &ldquo;super value-adder&rdquo; and key dealmaker. Over 280 investment projects were matched, with more than 800 one-to-one meetings, while over 110 exhibitors, including a dedicated zone with 50+ mainland enterprises, showcased opportunities in trade and services consultation. The tenth Belt and Road Summit will take place on 10 -11 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre &mdash; we look forward to welcoming you!

Belt and Road Summit 2024: Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road

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 2024 – Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality

Headquartered in Israel, Sarine Technologies Limited has developed the world&rsquo;s first automated and artificial intelligence-based diamond grading lab. The company&rsquo;s APAC Managing Director Noy Elram says Hong Kong is a premier business hub that successfully connects them with major diamond wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers in the GBA and RCEP markets, and that the HKTDC&rsquo;s GoGBA platform enables them to easily tap into the immense opportunities in the GBA and around Mainland China, the second largest jewellery market in the world.

Israel’s diamond tech enterprise leverages Hong Kong’s advantages to tap GBA opportunities

Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 14th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum was held on 5-6 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, showcasing the immense potential of IP in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship as well as driving impactful economic and social development on a global scale.
The Forum explored topics including IP Management and Enforcement, IP Financing and Valuation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship, and IP Commercialisation and Industry Collaboration. Featuring over 100 international IP experts sharing their insights, the Forum attracted more than 3,000 participants from 36 countries and region.
The next edition will be held on 4-5 December 2025.
For more information, please visit: Business of IP Asia Forum <a href="https://bipasia.hktdc.com">https://bipasia.hktdc.com</a>&nbsp;

Business of IP Asia Forum 2024 – Reimagining IP for Impact and Growth

The 11th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem &amp; Pearl Show is held at AsiaWorld-Expo on 2-6 March 2025 and the 41st HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4-8 March 2025. Some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions present products ranging from raw materials, finished jewellery pieces, designer brands and gold jewellery to mounting components, product packaging and identification instruments and technology. Over 30 events cover diverse subjects including AI tools for gem and pearl identification, sustainability and other hot topics, helping industry players to grasp emerging trends.

HK Int’l Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and HK Int’l Jewellery Show 2025

Think Business, Think Hong Kong 2025 in Jakarta: Unlocking Sustainable Partnerships Between Hong Kong and Indonesia
The Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) mega promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was successfully held on 8 January 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
At the symposium, leaders of the Indonesian business communities highlighted how Hong Kong plays an essential role as a superconnector and super value-adder, linking Mainland China and the rest of the world, especially the dynamic ASEAN region, for businesses across diverse sectors, including finance, smart city, sustainability, transportation, innovation and technology (I&amp;T) and more.
By showcasing these strengths, the event reinforced Hong Kong&rsquo;s status as the preferred destination in Asia for international businesses, talent and investment.
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Think Business, Think Hong Kong 2025 in Jakarta

Daniel Chun of Oxford Co., Ltd. talks to the HKTDC at the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys &amp; Games Fair. The 51st HKTDC Hong Kong Toys &amp; Games Fair, the 16th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the 23rd Hong Kong International Stationery &amp; School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, were held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 6-9 January 2025. The three fairs brought together 2,500 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions, including pavilions from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Asia and Europe, presenting cross-industry business opportunities to visitors.

HK Toys & Games Fair 2025 – “One minute with” Daniel Chun of Oxford Co., Ltd.

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.

Asian Financial Forum 2025 – “One minute with” Abdulrahman Alolayan of Beta Lab

Lucas Kong of KN Group 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.

Asian Financial Forum 2025 – “One minute with” Lucas Kong of KN Group

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