Hong Kong Trade Development Council

HKTDC launches advanced online virtual exhibition

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Monday, July 27, 2020
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Online exhibition, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs

Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, hosted virtual media briefings today to introduce the virtual exhibition.

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  • Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, hosted virtual media briefings today to introduce the virtual exhibition.
  • The HKTDC has initiated various online promotions, including the Spring Virtual Expo in April and the Summer Virtual Expo in late June and July, to assist SMEs and international buyers overcome the challenges during this difficult period.
  • Now, to further boost business connections between global exhibitors and buyers, we are launching Summer Sourcing Weeks | Go ONLINE, an advanced online virtual exhibition that runs for 12 days starting from today and features the AI-enabled Click2Match business matching platform to help SMEs forge more connections and opportunities."
  • The virtual exhibition offers multiple new functions that make it easy for buyers to source online.

Inaugural 'Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index'

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, South China, Economy of China, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Economy of Asia, Standard Chartered, Hong, Geography of China

HONG KONG, July 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Trade Development Council ("HKTDC") released the inaugural "Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index" ("GBAI"), the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects across cities and industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ("Greater Bay Area" or "GBA").

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, July 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Trade Development Council ("HKTDC") released the inaugural "Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index" ("GBAI"), the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects across cities and industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ("Greater Bay Area" or "GBA").
  • (from left) Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered and Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research, HKTDC at the online press conference of "Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index".
  • To download the report of the "Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index", please visit the website: https://sc.com/hk/gba/gba-index/.
  • Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects across cities and industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Brand New Virtual Exhibition in July - Summer Sourcing Weeks丨Go ONLINE

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Discount, Variety, Office Products, Other Retail, Specialty, Home Goods, Catalog, Fashion, Retail, Online Retail, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Sourcing, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs

With travel limitations in place across markets, it is difficult for international buyers to travel for visiting physical exhibitions.

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  • With travel limitations in place across markets, it is difficult for international buyers to travel for visiting physical exhibitions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200715005405/en/
    Brand New Virtual Exhibition in July - Summer Sourcing Weeks | Go ONLINE (Photo: Business Wire)
    Summer Sourcing WeeksGo ONLINE (SSWGO) organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) offers a one-stop sourcing online platform for buyers and suppliers to continue exploring business opportunities in industries including lighting, electronics, ICT, medical & healthcare, houseware, fashion, home textiles & furnishings, gifts & premium as well as printing & packaging.
  • Click2Match is a brand new AI-enabled business matching platform in SSWGO.
  • With tailor-made virtual meeting, meeting planner, live chat, instant video conferencing and online expert talks, this self-service platform allows buyers and suppliers to enjoy a hassle-free online sourcing and networking experience.

HKTDC Entrepreneur Day helps start-ups redefine industries

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Carousell, Economy of Asia, Hong Kong

HONG KONG, July 15, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - In light of the COVID-19 situation, this year's HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) has undergone a transformation in terms of format and content, with a series of seminars being broadcast live on 16 and 17 July.

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  • HONG KONG, July 15, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - In light of the COVID-19 situation, this year's HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) has undergone a transformation in terms of format and content, with a series of seminars being broadcast live on 16 and 17 July.
  • HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang said: "Start-ups have been bearing the brunt of the unprecedented challenges, such as the impact on capital flow, brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • However, the new normal has given rise to business opportunities through the use of pioneering innovative technologies."
  • At the event's plenary session tomorrow morning, titled "Revive, Redefine", William Ip, Managing Director of Carousell Hong Kong, and Crystal Pang, Co-Founder of Pickupp, will share how their start-ups are working to redefine their respective industries through pioneering ideas.

Rescheduling of HKTDC Book Fair and other July public fairs

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Monday, July 13, 2020
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs

The Government and the HKTDC understand the disappointment of the industry sector and exhibitors as well as the public with the postponement of this major annual event.

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  • The Government and the HKTDC understand the disappointment of the industry sector and exhibitors as well as the public with the postponement of this major annual event.
  • The Government has indicated that it will continue to provide its pledged support under the Anti-epidemic Fund when the fairs are rescheduled to a later date.
  • The HKTDC will be in contact with related parties to discuss rescheduling arrangements, and details will be available in due course.
  • With regard to the Book Fair, ticket holders of purchased tickets can request a refund upon presentation of valid tickets.

HKTDC Entrepreneur Day/Education & Careers Expo open 16 July

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, HKTDC Education & Careers Expo, Entrepreneurship, Career, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs

The 12th HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) and 30th HKTDC Education & Careers Expo open next Thursday (16 July) to offer comprehensive information on education and employment opportunities, and explore how entrepreneurship is driving social progress and redefining the future.

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  • The 12th HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) and 30th HKTDC Education & Careers Expo open next Thursday (16 July) to offer comprehensive information on education and employment opportunities, and explore how entrepreneurship is driving social progress and redefining the future.
  • The 30th HKTDC Education & Careers Expo features four career theme days, highlighting the development and employment opportunities in different industries each day.
  • The expo, which runs from 16-19 July, offers designated zones under two themes, Education and Careers, giving the public easy access to information related to further studies and opportunities in the workplace.
  • The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels.

HKTDC Entrepreneur Day: Entrepreneurs and tech talents redefine local industries

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Monday, June 29, 2020
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong

In light of the current pandemic, E-Day has undergone a transformation in terms of both content and format.

Key Points: 
  • In light of the current pandemic, E-Day has undergone a transformation in terms of both content and format.
  • The E-Day plenary session, "Revive, Redefine", will feature two start-ups that are helping to redefine their respective industries through pioneering ideas.
  • With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.
  • The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels.

HKTDC Summer Virtual Expo goes live on Monday

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Sunday, June 28, 2020
Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs, Wan Chai North, Hong Kong International Lighting Fair

To help companies rise to the challenge, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organising hktdc.com Sourcing Summer Virtual Expo from 29 June to 24 July, providing an effective way for more than 22,000 suppliers to connect with some 500,000 global buyers.

Key Points: 
  • To help companies rise to the challenge, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organising hktdc.com Sourcing Summer Virtual Expo from 29 June to 24 July, providing an effective way for more than 22,000 suppliers to connect with some 500,000 global buyers.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organising Summer Virtual Expo from 29 June to 24 July 2020, helping Hong Kong businesses to tap new opportunities with leading buyers from around the world.
  • HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau said: "Our Spring Virtual Expo in April was successful in helping local businesses win new orders in the face of significant challenges.
  • Key products to be featured in the Summer Virtual Expo include consumer electronics, gifts, kitchenware, medical supplies, outdoor activity equipment, garments and clothing accessories, and much more.

31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opens on 15 July

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Economy of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Economy of Asia, Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Trade Fairs, Hong Kong International Lighting Fair

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.

Standard Chartered and HKTDC Launch "Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index"

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Standard Chartered, Banks, Companies, Financial services, Standard Chartered Hong Kong, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Margaret Fong, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Index of articles related to Hong Kong

(from left) Standard Chartered's Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China; Rose Kay, Head, Greater Bay Area; Mary Huen, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong; HKTDC's Margaret Fong, Executive Director; Johnny Wan, Director, Publications & E-Commerce; and Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research, at the launch ceremony of "Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index".

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  • (from left) Standard Chartered's Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China; Rose Kay, Head, Greater Bay Area; Mary Huen, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong; HKTDC's Margaret Fong, Executive Director; Johnny Wan, Director, Publications & E-Commerce; and Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research, at the launch ceremony of "Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index".
  • Mary Huen, CEO, Hong Kong, Standard Chartered, said: "We are very pleased to join forces with the HKTDC to introduce the first GBA business confidence index in the market.
  • Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC, said: "We are delighted to collaborate with the Standard Chartered again.
  • Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.