Powering Global Growth: Highlights from the 18th Asian Financial Forum 2025
The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2025, co-hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded under the theme “Powering the Next Growth Engine”. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the two-day event brought together over 3,600 global financial and business […]
China’s Visa-Free Policies Drive Record Inbound Travel Growth in 2024
China’s expanded visa-free policies in 2024 have significantly boosted inbound travel, with the number of foreign trips doubling compared to the previous year. According to the National Immigration Administration (NIA), more than 20 million visa-free inbound trips were recorded, representing an impressive 112.3% increase year-on-year. This surge highlights the success of China’s initiatives to enhance […]
Hainan Accelerates Development as a Leading Free Trade Port
South China’s tropical island province of Hainan is intensifying efforts to establish itself as a high-level free trade port (FTP) by 2025. Key plans were outlined in a government work report presented during the annual session of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress on Tuesday. Key Policies for 2024 Hainan is set to roll out critical […]
