HKTDC

HKTDC T-box programme launches new stream

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will add a support stream to its Transformation Sandbox (T-box) programme to help Hong Kong companies integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives into business.

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  • HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will add a support stream to its Transformation Sandbox (T-box) programme to help Hong Kong companies integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives into business.
  • In addition, ESG compliance had become a criterion for bank-loan approval and orders from premium buyers.
  • The HKTDC Transformation Sandbox (T-box) is a SME support programme launched in April 2020 to help businesses enhance competitiveness and achieve transformation goals in the areas of branding, e-commerce, manufacturing and supply chain solutions and new markets.
  • With the support of representatives from professional bodies, business associations, chambers of commerce, business partners as well as HKTDC overseas offices, about 850 consultation meetings have been arranged free of charge.

Chic Hong Kong boosts Hong Kong-Shenzhen economic dynamics

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Monday, May 29, 2023

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Chic Hong Kong, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, concluded successfully yesterday.

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  • HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Chic Hong Kong, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, concluded successfully yesterday.
  • A flagship event of Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week, Chic Hong Kong enabled Hong Kong brands to reach a wider consumer base and provided them a stepping stone to the mainland market.
  • Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "The success of Chic Hong Kong creates opportunities for Hong Kong brands to tap into the mainland market.
  • The shopping festival comprised three themed exhibition areas: Chic Living, Chic Style and Chic Taste, highlighting a diversity of trendy products from Hong Kong.

Chic Hong Kong Grand Opening at COCO Park Shenzhen

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Friday, May 26, 2023

Jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, and held at the COCO Park shopping mall in Shenzhen's Futian District, the event is the first large-scale promotion of Hong Kong consumer goods in the GBA following the complete lifting of border-crossing restrictions.

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  • Jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, and held at the COCO Park shopping mall in Shenzhen's Futian District, the event is the first large-scale promotion of Hong Kong consumer goods in the GBA following the complete lifting of border-crossing restrictions.
  • The event is organized by HKTDC GBA Centre, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Commerce Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and The People's Government of Futian District, with the support of Cyberspace Administration of Shenzhen Municipality, PRD Council of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce Qianhai, and GBA-IDA.
  • The Chic Hong Kong shopping festival comprises three themed exhibition areas: Chic Living, Chic Style, and Chic Taste.
  • Sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the exhibition will feature 13 emerging Hong Kong designers and over 20 exceptional or award-winning products to emphasise the strengths and benefits the city's design and creative industries can offer.

SmartHK attracts about 2,000 participants

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Dr Lam pointed out that Hong Kong's development had been closely tied with that of Guangdong for many years.

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  • Dr Lam pointed out that Hong Kong's development had been closely tied with that of Guangdong for many years.
  • Guangdong would strongly support and actively promote high-quality development of Hong Kong and support Hong Kong's better integration into national development.
  • The HKTDC has proactively advocated cooperation between Hong Kong and Guangdong and Hong Kong's integration in the GBA.
  • The annual SmartHK launched in 2011 as a flagship event in mainland cities such as Chengdu, Fuzhou, Jinan and Nanjing to create business opportunities for local and mainland enterprises.

Healthcare Week boon for medical industry

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Two flagship events attract global healthcare elites, affirming confidence for Hong Kong's stronger role in the medical and healthcare sector in the region

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  • Two flagship events attract global healthcare elites, affirming confidence for Hong Kong's stronger role in the medical and healthcare sector in the region
    HONG KONG, May 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Global healthcare sector leaders streamed into Hong Kong for the second International Healthcare Week, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
  • "The strong support from the healthcare industry for the Healthcare Week is overwhelming.
  • It has created synergies for medical and healthcare industry professionals and unleashed Hong Kong's strengths in upstream and downstream healthcare industries, Hong Kong is ready to play a bigger role in the medical and healthcare fields in the region," Dr Lam added.
  • A number of content-rich events, including the highly anticipated HKMHDIA Medical Fair Forum, were held during the Medical Fair with keen participation from industry professionals.

HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE Open in September

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, together with the concurrent Salon de TE, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) from 5-9 September 2023.

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  • Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, together with the concurrent Salon de TE, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) from 5-9 September 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803260267/en/
    Pageant of Eternity at the Watch & Clock Fair displays a variety of high-end finished watches.
  • Salon de TE collects reowned watch brands and designer collections in five themed zones.
  • “Salon de TE” is open to public visitors aged 12 years or above for free on the last two day (September 8-9).

HKTDC Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair to be Staged Together in August

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged together from 17 to 19 August 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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  • Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged together from 17 to 19 August 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230626136519/en/
    HKTDC Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair to be staged together in August (Photo: Business Wire)
    This year, the Food Expo Trade Hall will transform into Food Expo PRO and will focus on and further deepen the B2B elements, with a view to providing a one-stop professional business platform to help F&B industry players explore opportunities and build connections.
  • Other product categories include food & beverage products, food packaging, labeling & logistic service, food processing products, machinery, and Halal food and beverage products.
  • The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair brings together a wide variety of products including tea and tea-related products, tea packaging, tea ware and tea technology.

HKTDC and Dun & Bradstreet Hong Kong join forces to help SMEs enhance ESG competitiveness

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Mr Andrew Wu (L), Managing Director of Dun & Bradstreet China - Mainland China & HKSAR and HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lau (R), announce a new partnership between the two organisations to enhance SMEs' ESG competitiveness.

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  • Mr Andrew Wu (L), Managing Director of Dun & Bradstreet China - Mainland China & HKSAR and HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lau (R), announce a new partnership between the two organisations to enhance SMEs' ESG competitiveness.
  • Managing Director of Dun & Bradstreet China - Mainland and Hong Kong SAR Mr Andrew Wu said: "Dun & Bradstreet is privileged to be part of it to support and drive a sustainable ecosystem for SMEs.
  • Dun & Bradstreet Hong Kong as the recognised Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) partner of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) sets an excellent example of D&B's strong reputation as a global provider of reliable business decisioning data and analytics."
  • "We are certain that local companies will enhance their ESG competitiveness with the help of a world-leading service provider in the field, such as Dun & Bradstreet," Dr Patrick Lau added.

HKTDC: 60% of Japanese companies expand RCEP business via Hong Kong

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Monday, May 8, 2023

HONG KONG, May 8, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - About 90% of Japan-affiliated companies based in Hong Kong manage or handle business in at least one Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) market other than Japan, according to a recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

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  • HONG KONG, May 8, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - About 90% of Japan-affiliated companies based in Hong Kong manage or handle business in at least one Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) market other than Japan, according to a recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
  • the survey findings of Japanese companies in Hong Kong expanding their business in the RCEP market.
  • The respondents are making use of Hong Kong's well-developed logistics and commercial networks, as well as its world-class business services to manage and expand their global business, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • "Hong Kong has applied for accession to RCEP and once approved, the city will become the first new member of the bloc, enjoying a wide range of benefits, such as tariff concessions.

International Healthcare Week returns to showcase Hong Kong's strengths in healthcare innovation and investment

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

"The second IHW provides the perfect opportunity to bring together the world's elite in the medical, research and financial fields in Hong Kong," she added.

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  • "The second IHW provides the perfect opportunity to bring together the world's elite in the medical, research and financial fields in Hong Kong," she added.
  • "Our partnerships make this event very meaningful and highlights the importance of collaboration to drive forward the healthcare industry.
  • They will discuss the latest developments in public health, medical technology and healthcare investment and explore the future of the healthcare ecosystem and opportunities within it.
  • Also on day one, the InnoHealth Showcase and exhibition area at the HKCEC will feature more than 140 healthcare start-ups.