China and Indonesia Launch Pioneering Cross-Border QR Payment Linkage
A new era of seamless financial connectivity between Asia’s economic powerhouses has begun. In a landmark move for regional commerce, travelers and businesses between China and Indonesia can now bypass traditional currency exchange hurdles thanks to a newly launched cross-border QR payment system. This initiative, a key government-to-government project, promises to revolutionize the retail experience […]
Hong Kong Summit Charts Decade of Global Growth with New Belt and Road Partnerships
A decade of ambitious global connectivity was celebrated in Hong Kong this week as the Belt and Road Summit convened, marking its 10th anniversary with a powerful theme: Collaborate for Change • Shape a Shared Future. The event brought together a formidable assembly of over 90 government and business leaders from 16 countries, signaling a […]
Hong Kong Exports Surge in 2025: HKTDC Lifts Growth Forecast Amid Trade Optimism
A wave of renewed optimism is sweeping through Hong Kong’s export sector, fueled by a significant de-escalation in international trade friction. The latest HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the third quarter of 2025 reveals a dramatic upswing in sentiment, leading to a substantial upward revision of the city’s full-year export growth forecast. The data shows […]
Hong Kong to Host Decade-Defining Belt and Road Summit This September
Hong Kong is set to solidify its role as a global nexus for international trade and cooperation as it prepares to host the 10th anniversary edition of the Belt and Road Summit. The landmark event, a cornerstone for economic dialogue along the historic trade routes, will gather a powerful assembly of global leaders, policymakers, and […]
Hong Kong Strengthens Economic Ties with Thailand and ASEAN
In a strategic move to bolster regional trade, Hong Kong’s top trade official has concluded a high-profile visit to Bangkok, engaging with key government and business leaders to position the city as the indispensable gateway for economic collaboration. The mission underscores a concerted effort to deepen partnerships within one of the world’s most dynamic economic […]
ASEAN International Optics Fair (WOF Bangkok) 2025
ASEAN International Optics Fair (WOF Bangkok) 2025 will take place from October 9–11, 2025, at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. As a key initiative in the WOF global strategy, this trade fair is designed to deepen integration between China’s optical industry and the ASEAN market, while supporting broader regional collaborations across […]
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, […]