Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Keen Interest from Thai Business Community to Collaborate with Hong Kong on New Opportunities

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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HONG KONG, Nov 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 200 Thai business leaders today joined a lunch seminar organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Bangkok, affirming the Thai business community's confidence in Hong Kong's role to help businesses in the region grow and tap into opportunities in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 200 Thai business leaders today joined a lunch seminar organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Bangkok, affirming the Thai business community's confidence in Hong Kong's role to help businesses in the region grow and tap into opportunities in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
  • Despite the pandemic, the Thai business community has shown keen interest in using Hong Kong as a springboard for their business expansion, fundraising and investment partnerships.
  • Following the resumption of international travel connecting Hong Kong, we hope this mission will help Hong Kong businesses find more opportunities in Thailand and ASEAN."
  • The HKTDC is planning a large-scale "Think Business, Think Hong Kong" business promotion campaign in Thailand in July next year, to showcase Hong Kong as a hub for connecting global businesses as well as Hong Kong products and services to the Thai business community.

Art + Cultural and Creative Products Giving New Life to Cultural Relics

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Yan Sashuang, Vice Director General of Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, presided over the event of the themed achievement exhibition.

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  • Yan Sashuang, Vice Director General of Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, presided over the event of the themed achievement exhibition.
  • This event attracted artists, art lovers and children worldwide to portray Sanxingdui in their eyes, breathing new life into cultural relics.
  • Kam Panesar, The Big Draw Brand Ambassador in China said, The UK's expertise in museum and galleries culture and creative tourism is world class.
  • Sanxingdui Culture and Tourism Development Co., Ltd. and BRDGS Partners Group signed an agreement on cultural and creative products cooperation at the site.

Reaching out to Enterprises – PCPD Advocated the Ethical Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence at the SmartBiz Expo

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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The Deputy Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Deputy Privacy Commissioner), Mr. T.Y.

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  • The Deputy Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Deputy Privacy Commissioner), Mr. T.Y.
  • LEE, spoke on 3 December 2021 in the Know Your Shoppers Use of Artificial Intelligence in RetailTech virtual session at the Fifth SmartBiz Expo organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
  • In his presentation, the Deputy Privacy Commissioner introduced the Guidance on the Ethical Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (Guidance) published by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in August 2021 and elaborated on the relevant requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance with regard to the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Please click here for the Deputy Privacy Commissioners presentation deck.

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Business of Design Week 2022 Summit Presents 'Design for Change', Driving Innovation Amid Uncertainty

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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HONG KONG, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Business of Design Week (BODW) 2022, Asia's premier annual event on design, innovation and brands, will make a grand return from 28 November until 3 December. Since 2002, BODW has gathered the most sought-after creative leaders in the world, with a host of concurrent design-related initiatives that have made BODW one of Hong Kong's most anticipated events. BODW has also strengthened collaborations across borders, joining forces with 13 partner countries and cities in the last 20 years.

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  • Headlining BODW 2022 are Chi Wing Lo, Richard Hutten, Ross Lovegrove, Nikki Gonnissen, Rossana Hu, Bill Bensley, Sylvain Roca; more to be announced.
  • Speakers to fly in from the Netherlands, UK, France, Thailand and around the world for the first time since 2018.
  • HONG KONG, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of its 20thanniversary, Business of Design Week (BODW) 2022, Asia's premier annual event on design, innovation and brands, will make a grand return from 28 November until 3 December.
  • This year's BODW Summit will welcome international speakers from UK, France, Thailand, Japan, Korea, as well as from the Netherlands, BODW's Strategic Partner for 2022.

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Business of Design Week 2022 Summit Presents 'Design for Change', Driving Innovation Amid Uncertainty

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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HONG KONG, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Business of Design Week (BODW) 2022, Asia's premier annual event on design, innovation and brands, will make a grand return from 28 November until 3 December. Since 2002, BODW has gathered the most sought-after creative leaders in the world, with a host of concurrent design-related initiatives that have made BODW one of Hong Kong's most anticipated events. BODW has also strengthened collaborations across borders, joining forces with 13 partner countries and cities in the last 20 years.

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  • Headlining BODW 2022 are Chi Wing Lo, Richard Hutten, Ross Lovegrove, Nikki Gonnissen, Rossana Hu, Bill Bensley, Sylvain Roca; more to be announced.
  • Speakers to fly in from the Netherlands, UK, France, Thailand and around the world for the first time since 2018.
  • HONG KONG, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of its 20thanniversary, Business of Design Week (BODW) 2022, Asia's premier annual event on design, innovation and brands, will make a grand return from 28 November until 3 December.
  • This year's BODW Summit will welcome international speakers from UK, France, Thailand, Japan, Korea, as well as from the Netherlands, BODW's Strategic Partner for 2022.

Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive shares his vision for Hong Kong with UK business community at virtual dialogue

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - To strengthen the longstanding economic and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (UK), a virtual dialogue with the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, was held to engage with the business community in the UK on 2 November, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - To strengthen the longstanding economic and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (UK), a virtual dialogue with the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, was held to engage with the business community in the UK on 2 November, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
  • The Chief Executive remarked that the UK is Hong Kong's top trading partner in Europe, while Hong Kong is the UK's second-largest trading partner in Asia.
  • He added that in 2021, more than GBP7 billion merchandise trade between the UK and Mainland China was routed through Hong Kong.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

HKTDC and Microsoft join forces to launch the "Go Beyond Your Limits" initiative targeted at local SMEs and next-gen talent

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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The HKTDC is delighted to partner with leading global technology company Microsoft Hong Kong to jointly launch the 'Go Beyond Your Limits' Programme.

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  • The HKTDC is delighted to partner with leading global technology company Microsoft Hong Kong to jointly launch the 'Go Beyond Your Limits' Programme.
  • Cally Chan, General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau, said: "Microsoft Hong Kong is committed to empowering local SMEs to accelerate digital transformation and uplift businesses across Hong Kong.
  • Accordingly, the HKTDC will put further emphasis on helping Hong Kong enterprises and young people to thrive in the digital economy.
  • The programme will provide targeted solutions and follow-up support according to each enterprise's specific stage of development and business needs.

HKTDC Chairman in the UK to promote new opportunities through Hong Kong

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam (2nd L) and Executive Director Margaret Fong (far L) were earlier in London to promote Hong Kong's strength.

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  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam (2nd L) and Executive Director Margaret Fong (far L) were earlier in London to promote Hong Kong's strength.
  • Following a visit to Japan in early October, they are currently in the UK to promote new prospects for UK companies and to discuss how they can use Hong Kong as a springboard.
  • "I am greatly encouraged to see the keen interest from the UK business community in Hong Kong and the GBA.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

HKTDC welcomes ground-breaking measures in 2022 Policy Address

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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HONG KONG, Oct 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Policy Address announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu today, and believes the proposed ground-breaking and wide-ranging policies can help drive Hong Kong's long-term development while resolving some of its pressing issues.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Policy Address announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu today, and believes the proposed ground-breaking and wide-ranging policies can help drive Hong Kong's long-term development while resolving some of its pressing issues.
  • Dr Lam also welcomes the new support scheme to attract other exhibitions to be staged in Hong Kong over three years.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.
  • With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

GBA Business Confidence Index continues to drop

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the "GBA Business Confidence Index" (GBAI) for the third quarter of 2022.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the "GBA Business Confidence Index" (GBAI) for the third quarter of 2022.
  • The GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA.
  • The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.
  • - Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index Report: https://sc.com/hk/zh/gba/gba-index/
    - Standard Chartered Annual GBA Client Survey: https://av.sc.com/hk/content/docs/hk-shop-talk-our-annual-gba-client-sur...
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