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The 17th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.
  • In just two days, the Forum arranged over 700 one-on-one meetings, successfully connecting investors with project owners and exploring opportunities for industry and investment cooperation.
  • Over the two-day physical event, the AFF brought together more than 140 policymakers, international financial and multilateral organisation representatives, financial institutions and corporate leaders from around the world as speakers.
  • These experiences allowed forum guests to feel at home and appreciate the vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong.

17th Asian Financial Forum opens today

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

With the theme Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow, the two-day Forum serves as the first major financial and business event in the region for 2024.

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  • With the theme Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow, the two-day Forum serves as the first major financial and business event in the region for 2024.
  • Over 130 finance officials, international financial and multilateral organisations, financial institutions and private-sector leaders from around the world gather in Hong Kong as speakers.
  • The session brought together financial officials from around the world to share their countries' outlook on financial policies for this year.
  • They delved into such topics as the impact of nearshoring, rising protectionism and multilateral cooperation on regional economic development, financial standards and sustainable financial development.

Asian Financial Forum (AFF) returns to explore collaborations

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Forum is expected to draw over 3,000 elite professionals from financial and business sectors, to facilitate fruitful exchanges and strengthen ties among industry leaders.

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  • The Forum is expected to draw over 3,000 elite professionals from financial and business sectors, to facilitate fruitful exchanges and strengthen ties among industry leaders.
  • In these complex times, the Asian Financial Forum serves as a valuable platform for exchanging diverse perspectives and supporting multilateral cooperation.
  • These sessions will explore pressing topics such as the global economic outlook, opportunities in Mainland China, investment prospects, green finance, financial technology and interest-rate trends.
  • Members of the media interested in interviewing speakers at the Asian Financial Forum can email [email protected] or [email protected] by 16 January 2024.

Global leaders and Nobel laureate attend AFF 2024

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Luanne Lim, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Chief Executive, Hong Kong, of HSBC, said: "The theme of the upcoming AFF is Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow.

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  • Luanne Lim, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Chief Executive, Hong Kong, of HSBC, said: "The theme of the upcoming AFF is Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow.
  • AFF aims to bring together influential speakers and thought leaders from across the globe to facilitate exchanges between nations and regions.
  • During the first keynote luncheon on 24 January, he will explore the post-pandemic global economic environment, analyse the latest recovery trends and emphasise the crucial role of global cooperation in sustainable development.
  • In response to ever-changing dynamics in the global economy and investment appetite, this year's AFF will introduce discussion sessions in accordance with market opportunities and industry trends.

Asian Financial Forum kick-starts 2023 on a positive note

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

HONG KONG, Jan 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) kicked off today on a positive note, attracting over 1,000 participants on day one, including more than 100 global leaders and officials invited as speakers and 19 delegations from Mainland China and overseas.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) kicked off today on a positive note, attracting over 1,000 participants on day one, including more than 100 global leaders and officials invited as speakers and 19 delegations from Mainland China and overseas.
  • The 16th Asian Financial Forum opened today in physical format with digital extension and will run for two days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam also delivered his welcome remarks: "The Forum is the first flagship financial event held in hybrid format to kick-start the new year.
  • Hong Kong has long been a leading global financial centre, and the global financial leaders' visit to Hong Kong solidifies our important role in the region and the world at large.

Overwhelming interest among global financial leaders to attend 16th Asian Financial Forum

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Friday, January 6, 2023

More international business representatives are expected to confirm their in-person participation at the Forum in the coming days.

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  • More international business representatives are expected to confirm their in-person participation at the Forum in the coming days.
  • We are glad that this year's Asian Financial Forum will see global leaders gathering here physically to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the financial industry, reinforcing Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre."
  • AFF will attract global financial leaders and professionals to participate in person as well as online, and will once again showcase Hong Kong as a vibrant international business centre."
  • - Members of the media interested in interviewing speakers at the Asian Financial Forum can email [email protected] or [email protected] by 9 January 2023.

Heavyweights to speak as AFF opens conference year

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Ban Ki-Moon, eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations and more policymakers and business leaders will deliver keynote speeches at AFF 2023.

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  • Ban Ki-Moon, eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations and more policymakers and business leaders will deliver keynote speeches at AFF 2023.
  • As the restrictions on arrivals have been relaxed, more international business travellers are expected to visit Hong Kong and participate in international conferences.
  • To promote the vitality of the city, the HKTDC has curated a variety of exclusive benefits for AFF delegates from overseas, enriching their stay beyond the two-day forum.
  • Throughout her tenure, she engaged widely in policy development and advocacy across the international, economic, social and cultural spheres.

HKTDC Export Index 4Q22: Hong Kong exports expected to grow 5% in 2023

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

HONG KONG, Dec 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) projects that Hong Kong's exports will grow 5% next year - a recovery from the 6% decline this year.

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  • HONG KONG, Dec 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) projects that Hong Kong's exports will grow 5% next year - a recovery from the 6% decline this year.
  • Most respondents said they expected sales next year to decrease (49.4%) or remain on a par with sales this year (28.3%).
  • The HKTDC interviewed some 500 Hong Kong exporters in mid-November for the survey to gauge business confidence about near-term export prospects.
  • With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.