HONG KONG, Aug 8, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government’s relaxation of entry quarantine measures, which will have a positive impact on Hong Kong’s economic recovery and strengthen the city’s international competitiveness. The HKTDC has been supporting Hong Kong’s small-to-medium […]
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32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 5th Sports and Leisure Expo and 2nd World of Snacks open to the public today
HONG KONG, Jul 20, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), begins today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs until 26 July. Running in tandem with the Book Fair are the 5th HKTDC Hong […]
In Hong Kong, Xi says ‘one country, two systems’ is here to stay
HONG KONG — There is no reason to change Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” formula of governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on a rare visit to the global financial hub after swearing in the city’s new leader, John Lee, on Friday. Britain returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997, with […]
Director-General of Investment Promotion visits Middle East and Europe to promote Hong Kong’s long-term business opportunities
HONG KONG, May 29, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Director-General of Investment Promotion, Mr Stephen Phillips, today (May 29) started his duty visit to Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait in the Middle East, and Amsterdam, Lisbon and Madrid in Europe as part of the latest efforts of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) […]
Hong Kong Investment Promotion Chief visits Middle East and Europe to promote Hong Kong’s long-term business opportunities
HONG KONG, May 29, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Director-General of Investment Promotion of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Stephen Phillips, today (May 29) started his duty visit to Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait in the Middle East, and Amsterdam, Lisbon and Madrid in Europe as part of the […]
Hong Kong govt ‘strongly opposes’ UK, US report on city’s diminishing freedoms
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s government said on Friday it rejected “unfounded and ridiculous” allegations made in policy reports from Britain and the United States of a deteriorating political and legal situation due to the city’s sweeping national security law. The United States and Britain released strongly-worded reports on Thursday detailing concerns about an erosion […]
China steps in to steer Hong Kong’s COVID crisis as risks loom
HONG KONG — As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rages across Hong Kong at the start of a sensitive political year for China and President Xi Jinping, Beijing is determined not to be embarrassed and undermined as it was by the often-violent protests that rocked the city in 2019. In the past week, since Mr. Xi […]
HKTDC appoints new Deputy Executive Director
HONG KONG, Jan 4, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has appointed Ms Sophia Chong as Deputy Executive Director overseeing international trade fairs and digital business for the Council. She succeeds Mr Benjamin Chau, who is retiring after 37 years at the HKTDC. “Sophia is an industry […]
Business of IP Asia Forum opens today
HONG KONG, Dec 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Design Centre, the 11th Business of IP Asia (BIP Asia) Forum kicked off today. With the theme “Unleashing Innovation for Sustainability […]
Discovering and realising new opportunities in Asia
HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – In order to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Hong Kong and UK businesses, the “Discovering and Realising New Opportunities in Asia” signature webinar was held last Thursday, 18 November, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the British Chamber […]
InvestHK: HKSAR Government’s “Report on Hong Kong’s Business Environment” highlights Hong Kong’s unique advantages and unlimited opportunities
HONG KONG, Sep 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (September 29) a series of promotions building upon the “Report on Hong Kong’s Business Environment: A Place with Unique Advantages and Unlimited Opportunities” (www.hkeconomy.gov.hk/en/environment/index.htm) published this week by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). […]
HKTDC Export Index 3Q21: COVID, transportation costs dim Christmas sales outlook
HONG KONG, Sep 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced today that its Export Index for the third quarter of this year (Q3) fell 9.7 points back to its first-quarter level of 39.0, after rising for five consecutive quarters, as sector and market sub-indexes declined across […]
Sixth Belt and Road Summit draws to successful close
HONG KONG, Sep 3, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The sixth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close yesterday (2 September). In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s summit […]
Hong Kong Trade Development Council Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam confident in Hong Kong’s business environment
HONG KONG, Jul 20, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) noticed recent discussions on Hong Kong’s business environment. Dr Peter KN Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said that most companies operating in Hong Kong remain confident in the city’s business landscape. Dr. Lam said, “Based on my […]
HKTDC Export Index 2Q21: Export confidence rises for fifth consecutive quarter
HONG KONG, Jun 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced today that its Export Index has risen for the fifth consecutive quarter, soaring from a record low of 16.0 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year to 48.7 in the second quarter of 2021, […]