Hong Kong Shopping Festival to Boost Local SMEs via Mainland E-Commerce
The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is set to take place from August 1 to 31, 2024. The event is designed to help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand into Mainland China’s market via e-commerce channels, aligning with measures from the 2023 Policy Address. Festival Overview The launch ceremony, held …
34th Hong Kong Book Fair Attracts Nearly 1 Million Visitors
The 34th Hong Kong Book Fair, along with the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, successfully concluded, attracting 990,000 visitors over seven days. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the event featured 760 exhibitors and offered a plethora of activities and interactive experiences. The fairs saw a surge in visitors from Mainland China, especially during …
Hong Kong’s Summer Fairs Boost Economy and Cultural Exchange
The 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 7th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo, and 4th HKTDC World of Snacks have commenced at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running from July 17 to 23, 2024. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), these events aim to boost local consumption and offer a variety of activities for …
Diverse Industry Performance Highlighted in Q2 2024 GBA Business Confidence Report
The latest Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) for Q2 2024 reveals a varied performance across industries in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The “current performance” index for business activity remained steady at 54.1, slightly down from 54.3 in Q1 but maintaining a strong level since Q2 2021. The “expectations” index rose to 54.8 from 54.0, marking its first …