MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

The wisdom of the vine

An Italian academy aims to educate students of all levels – from enthusiasts to sommeliers – on the beauty of the country’s wines.

09 September 2022

The diverse world of wine ranges from ancient producers such as Georgia to newcomers such as Myanmar – and the nature and heritage of wine-related products is equally diverse.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Event Organisation, Hong Kong, Western Europe, beverages, FEATUREEDT

A new wave of multilateral collaboration

This year’s Belt and Road Summit examined the role of groupings such as the GBA and RCEP in China’s globe-spanning infrastructure project.

08 September 2022

Hong Kong’s hub and connector status – serving as a gateway between Mainland China and the rest of the world, and a pivot point for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the new Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – makes the city a natural focus point for the Belt and Road Initiative.More

Topics: Event Organisation, Association & Government, Hong Kong, finance, transport

HK recovery gathers steam

The Belt and Road Summit rounded off a successful run of summer events marking the 25th anniversary of the HKSAR.

06 September 2022

Summertime this year came with celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), as well as the city’s continued recovery following the fifth wave of the COVID-19 epidemic.More

Topics: Event Organisation, Books & Printed Items, Hong Kong, market opportunities, Inside China

New partnership offers triple win

The HKTDC has forged an alliance with a leading mainland brokerage to help enterprises realise dual-circulation business opportunities.

26 August 2022

China’s Dual Circulation Strategy, laid down in the 14th Five-Year Plan, aims to develop offshore trade and investment in parallel with the country’s domestic economy. The strategy presents a golden opportunity for Hong Kong, which has long served as one of China’s gateways to the world. At the same time, the city serves as a perfect platform for mainland investment firms, giving easy access to both the mainland and the world at large.More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Association & Government, Hong Kong, Mainland China, market opportunities, finance

Green light for amber arrivals

The HKTDC welcomes the government’s decision to permit visitors holding an ‘amber’ code to attend business-focused events.

26 August 2022

Under the recently implemented 3+4 COVID quarantine rules, travellers arriving from overseas or Taiwan need to spend three days in a quarantine hotel followed by four days in their own accommodation under medical surveillance. During those four days they must contact rapid antigen (RAT) tests. They can visit their workplaces and shops for essentials, but are excluded from public venues such as restaurants.More

Topics: Event Organisation, Medical & Healthcare Services, Hong Kong, market opportunities, health

Japan trade ties strengthened

Hong Kong strengthens its trade relations with Japan as the HKTDC signs an MoU with the Aomori Prefectural Government.

25 August 2022

As economies across the globe continue to reel from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong is looking to strengthen economic relations with key trading partners.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Association & Government, Hong Kong, Japan, trade, food

Belt and Road back in the spotlight

September’s Belt and Road Summit will help to show the way forward for businesses engaging in China’s signature infrastructure initiative.

24 August 2022

As pivot points between Mainland China and the rest of the world, Hong Kong and the broader Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area both have key roles to play in the Belt and Road Initiative. As COVID-19 restrictions ease and physical gatherings are made easier, government and business leaders from around the world will converge on Hong Kong for the Belt and Road Summit at the end of this month.More

Topics: Association & Government, Event Organisation, Hong Kong, market opportunities, Belt & Road

Exploring growing licensing opportunities

34 industry experts shared insights with more than 25,000 online viewers at this year’s Asian Licencing Conference.

23 August 2022

A consumer shift towards cultural activities is boosting licensing opportunities in Hong Kong, with the city continuing to develop as a hub for intellectual property (IP)-related businesses.More

Topics: Licensing, Hong Kong, market opportunities, Tech & Innovation

Visitors flock to August fairs

The government’s Consumer Voucher Scheme helped to drive enthusiastic spending at the HKTDC’s four home-focused events in August.

16 August 2022

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) four food- and home-focused events wrapped up on Monday, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibitors and attracting over 430,000 eager-to-spend visitors.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Health & Beauty, market opportunities, food expo

Easier entry to HK welcomed

The HKTDC’s chairman lauds further opening up of the city and outlines five key strategies to help SMEs capture opportunities.

09 August 2022

The Hong Kong business community has welcomed authorities’ move to relax COVID-19 prevention requirements for arrivals, who from 12 August will need to stay in a quarantine hotel for three days followed by four days of self-isolation.More

Topics: Event Organisation, Business Management & Consultancy, Hong Kong, market opportunities, start-ups

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