Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

HKTDC International Sourcing Show Opens on 17 March, Online-and-Offline Fair Helps Businesses Capture New Opportunities

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, a trade exhibition held in both online and physical formats, to help businesses adjust to the new sourcing model.

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  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, a trade exhibition held in both online and physical formats, to help businesses adjust to the new sourcing model.
  • Once the pandemic situation eases, businesses can join the physical show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 July to explore further opportunities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210316006131/en/
    In response to the pandemics impact on trade exhibitions globally, the HKTDC is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show that will be held in both online and physical formats.
  • Highlighted webinars include International Sourcing Outlook, Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions and Utilising Licensing to Expand Your Business.

Updates to HKTDC event arrangements in first half of 2021

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The HKTDC is reacting to this new situation in a flexible way, launching a brand-new sourcing event, the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, that will consolidate seven HKTDC trade fairs originally scheduled to be held in spring.

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  • The HKTDC is reacting to this new situation in a flexible way, launching a brand-new sourcing event, the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, that will consolidate seven HKTDC trade fairs originally scheduled to be held in spring.
  • The seven exhibitions include the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week, HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair (co-organised with CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited).
  • In addition to the seven above-mentioned fairs, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show have been rescheduled to run at AsiaWorld-Expo from 2 to 6 July 2021.
  • These events include the Asian Licensing Conference and HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (running from 11 to 15 January 2021), the Asian Financial Forum (18 and 19 January 2021), HKTDC Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) (15 to 18 January 2021) and MarketingPulse (to be held in March 2021).

Hong Kong Book Fair rescheduled to July 2021

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Monday, November 23, 2020

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to support the industry in participating in the rescheduled fair through the Anti-epidemic Fund.
  • Exhibitors who have paid the participation fee will be fully refunded, while the discount offer for booth construction will be rolled over to the Book Fair in July 2021.
  • The HKTDC will continue to cooperate with the industry to promote the Book Fair Online webpage to the public.

HKTDC continues to review Book Fair holding conditions

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Monday, November 16, 2020

HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced earlier that the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, had been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • The HKTDC has since been monitoring pandemic developments closely while maintaining close contact with the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) and the industry.
  • Today (16 November), a meeting was held with representatives of the Book Fair's supporting organisations to assess the latest situation.
  • With various factors taken into account, it was agreed that the circumstances supported continuing the preparation work for holding the Book Fair in December.

Hong Kong Book Fair rescheduled for 16-22 December

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, following discussions with the fair's supporting organisations and relevant stakeholders.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, following discussions with the fair's supporting organisations and relevant stakeholders.
  • The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo has been rescheduled to run from 16 to 22 December 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director (left), and Elvin Lee, Chairman, Hong Kong Publishing Federation Limited and member of Hong Kong Book Fair 2020 Cultural Events Advisory Panel (right), hosted online media briefings today to share the latest arrangements.
  • Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile app: www.hkbookfair.com, www.hkbookfair.com/HKBookfairApp.html
    Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo Website: www.hkbookfair.com/hksportsleisureexpo
    The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) goes virtual for 2020

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

HONG KONG, Sept. 1,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets Jewellery announced today that Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) 2020 is pivoting to an online format this year with the launch of Jewellery & Gem Digital World-- a virtual show experience that seamlessly integrates digital product meetings with a programme of industry forums and gemmology workshops.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 1,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets Jewellery announced today that Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) 2020 is pivoting to an online format this year with the launch of Jewellery & Gem Digital World-- a virtual show experience that seamlessly integrates digital product meetings with a programme of industry forums and gemmology workshops.
  • Previously known as the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, JGW-- the world's biggest B2B jewellery marketplace-- will make its physical return in September 2021.
  • JGW 2020 was originally scheduled for September at two venues-- 13- 17 September at the AsiaWorld-Expo for loose precious materials, and 15- 19 September at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre for finished jewellery.
  • Meanwhile, JNA Awards 2020 will reveal its award recipients in a virtual presentation scheduled for 27 October-- the first day of J&G Digital World.

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) goes virtual for 2020

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

HONG KONG, Sept. 1,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets Jewellery announced today that Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) 2020 is pivoting to an online format this year with the launch of Jewellery & Gem Digital World-- a virtual show experience that seamlessly integrates digital product meetings with a programme of industry forums and gemmology workshops.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 1,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets Jewellery announced today that Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) 2020 is pivoting to an online format this year with the launch of Jewellery & Gem Digital World-- a virtual show experience that seamlessly integrates digital product meetings with a programme of industry forums and gemmology workshops.
  • Previously known as the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, JGW-- the world's biggest B2B jewellery marketplace-- will make its physical return in September 2021.
  • JGW 2020 was originally scheduled for September at two venues-- 13- 17 September at the AsiaWorld-Expo for loose precious materials, and 15- 19 September at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre for finished jewellery.
  • New challenges, however, afforded us new opportunities to work for creative solutions that will bring our community together in a new way-- Jewellery & Gem Digital World."

Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition winners revealed

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Monday, August 10, 2020

HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The results of the 21st Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition have been announced, with designer Lee Wing-yan, sponsored by Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited, taking the top prize with her entry "Freedom and Bondage".

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  • HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The results of the 21st Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition have been announced, with designer Lee Wing-yan, sponsored by Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited, taking the top prize with her entry "Freedom and Bondage".
  • The Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association, Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association and the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China.
  • Organised by the HKTDC, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will take place from 1 to 5 March 2021 at AsiaWorld-Expo while the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will be held from 3 to 7 March 2021 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • The 22nd Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, with the theme "Light.

31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opens on 15 July

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Focus on inspirational and motivational reading, leisure activities

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  • Focus on inspirational and motivational reading, leisure activities
    HONG KONG, June 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 15 to 21 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said the Hong Kong Book Fair Cultural Events Advisory Panel has selected Inspirational and Motivational Reading as the theme for the 2020 HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair.
  • Introducing the highlights of this year's Book Fair at a press conference today are (from right) Rap Chan, Hong Kong author; Elvin Lee, Chairman of the Hong Kong Publishing Federation and member of the Hong Kong Book Fair 2020 Cultural Events Advisory Panel; Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director; Yau Lop-poon, Editor-in-Chief of Yazhou Zhoukan and member of the Hong Kong Book Fair 2020 Cultural Events Advisory Panel; and Hong Kong author Cheng Kok-kong.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

Cosmoprof Asia 2020 celebrates 25th Anniversary and gets ready for regional bounce back

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Bringing them together for the 25th year running, Cosmoprof Asia confirms its role as Asia Pacific's reference event, ready to boost global business opportunities.

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  • Bringing them together for the 25th year running, Cosmoprof Asia confirms its role as Asia Pacific's reference event, ready to boost global business opportunities.
  • At the two-tiered, double-location event, Cosmopack Asia will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) from 10 to 12 November, Cosmoprof Asia at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 11 to 13 November.
  • "BolognaFiere Cosmoprof and Informa Markets are proud to offer our industry the best business tools and opportunities possible to assist in its recovery."
  • Once again, Cosmoprof Asia partners with Opal Cosmetics for the Cosmolab Project with the theme of "Clean Beauty Lab" this year.