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 […]
18th Asian Financial Forum 2025: Driving Innovation and Global Collaboration
The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2025, co-organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme “Powering the Next Growth Engine”, the forum gathers over 130 global business leaders, policymakers, financial experts, […]
Discover Opportunities at the 34th HKTDC Education & Careers Expo
The 34th Education & Careers Expo, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is set to take place from 16 to 19 January 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This highly anticipated event will connect students, job seekers, and professionals with a diverse range of over 820 institutions from 22 […]
HKTDC 2025 Trade Fairs Propel Hong Kong as a Global MICE and Trade Hub
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) successfully concluded its first major trade events of 2025: the 51st HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 16th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, and 23rd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair. Held from January 6–9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the […]
Greater Bay Area Drives Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability with ASEAN Connectivity
A landmark report, GBA Supply Chain Diversity: Enhancing Connectivity Among ASEAN, Hong Kong, and the Mainland, released by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and UOB Hong Kong, highlights transformative progress among manufacturing businesses in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Over 90% of GBA-based manufacturers have either completed or initiated their supply chain transformation, […]
Think Business, Think Hong Kong 2024: Strengthening Indonesia-Hong Kong Trade Ties
Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), the flagship event organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully on January 8, 2024, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event, designed to deepen trade and investment between Indonesia and Hong Kong, drew over 2,000 participants, including government officials, business leaders, and industry experts. Fostering Bilateral Collaboration […]
Hong Kong Toys, Baby Products, and Stationery Fairs to Kickstart 2025
The 51st HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 16th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, and the 23rd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair are set to bring fresh momentum to the global trade industry. Taking place from 6 to 9 January 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, […]
C919 Debuts in Hong Kong: Advancing China’s Aviation Milestones
On January 1, 2025, Hong Kong marked a historic milestone as China’s first domestically developed and built C919 passenger jet made its inaugural scheduled commercial flight outside Mainland China. Operated by China Eastern Airlines, the C919 now operates daily round-trip routes between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, cementing its place […]