POLICIES & INSIGHTS

20 October 2022

Innovation was front and centre in the maiden Policy Address of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday. The innovation and technology (I&T) concept ran through many of the moves Mr Lee plans for the city, ranging from expanding Hong Kong’s role as a renminbi trading centre and fintech hub to becoming a magnet for technological talent. Fintech plans include laying the groundwork for a digital Hong Kong dollar. More

Market Opportunities

GBA businesses bullish on Asia

18 October 2022

Businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) are pinning their hopes on Asian economies, particularly Mainland China and countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), going forward, while the financial sector is seen as having the best prospects overall. More

Entrepreneurship

Airline bullish on HK aviation hub role

14 October 2022

After the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government eased COVID-19 entry restrictions last month, ending the hotel quarantine requirement for inbound visitors, the city is gearing up to receive a rush of travellers. The Travel Industry Council expects departures to surge as much as 50% over the next few months. To lure visitors back to the city, meanwhile, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is set to offer 500,000 free airline tickets next year once all remaining travel restrictions are dropped. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Building a deeper partnership

11 October 2022

Hong Kong and Japan have a had long and fruitful business relationship. In addition to their mutual strengths in areas such as electronics and information technology, much of the recent business between the two places has focused on food, beverages and crafts. More

Entrepreneurship

HKTDC launches GoGBA Day

26 September 2022

The Guangdong Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) aggregates 11 metropoles, including two special administrative regions, into a vast comprehensive world-facing economy. More

Sustainability

Innovating for a greener future

22 September 2022

Biotechnology and sustainability are key factors in the development of the Belt and Road Initiative. These technology-heavy fields received extensive attention at last month’s Belt and Road Summit, organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). More

Creativity & Lifestyle

High fashion goes sustainable

21 September 2022

Digital transformation and a shift to sustainable operations are developments that are impacting most industries across the world – and fashion is no exception. This was amply demonstrated at the 2022 edition of Asia’s premier fashion event, CENTRESTAGE. More

Market Opportunities

Exporter confidence continues rebound

20 September 2022

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Export Index increased a further 1.9 points to 32.8 in the third quarter this year, indicating a sustained improvement in confidence in the short-term export performance. However, exporters face downward pressure on prices, with the Trade Value Index falling 11.5 points to 40.2. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Watch industry buys time

13 September 2022

A revival in consumer buying power and a move to online shopping are the key trends in the timepiece business going forward, according to a recent industry survey. More

Market Opportunities

A new world of opportunity

13 September 2022

The metaverse can offer an effectively unlimited virtual business space to enterprises. Many Hong Kong firms are gradually incorporating the metaverse into their business, integrating online and offline resources, creating synergies and exploring new business opportunities. More

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