Hong Kong Trade Development Council

The Rockefeller Foundation Announces Laura May-Lung Cha Joins its Board of Trustees

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星期二, 十一月 7, 2023
Rockefeller Foundation, Female, Government, HKEX, Santa Clara University School of Law, International Advisory Council, Gender, Financial services, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Grand Bauhinia Medal, HSBC, Workplace, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University Grants Committee, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong), Public sector, World government, United States Navy, Silver Bauhinia Star, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Executive Council, Executive Council of Hong Kong, Independent, University, Pleasure, World Federation of Exchanges, China Securities Regulatory Commission, Gold Bauhinia Star, Trustee, Unilever

"Laura Cha is a proven  leader in business, government, and philanthropy—we're pleased to welcome her to the board at an exciting time for our institution," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.

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  • "Laura Cha is a proven  leader in business, government, and philanthropy—we're pleased to welcome her to the board at an exciting time for our institution," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Laura Cha to one of philanthropy's strongest, most innovative boards," said James Stavridis, retired four-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Chair of The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • "Her regional and financial expertise, as well as her dedication to public service, complements that of our current Trustees well."
  • "It is a pleasure and great privilege to join The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees," said Ms. Cha.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 Set to Take Place 6-9 April, 2024

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星期五, 十一月 3, 2023
JP, Government, GBM, Security (finance), Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, BBS, Technology and Innovation (constituency), Animoca Brands, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, CZ, Protocol, Alibaba Group, Securities and Futures Commission, OKX, GBS, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Legislative council, YAN, InvestHK, MH, Nifedipine, InterPlanetary File System, Property management, Cryptocurrency, Fintech, Cyberport

HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.
  • Built upon its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival 2024 will feature an amazing lineup of industry guests from around the globe.
  • The inaugural Web3 Festival, hosted on five center stages, brought together the world's brightest minds, top Web3 projects and leading venture capitals presenting content-rich discussions and topics centered around Web3.
  • In-depth talks and discussions were held around AIGC, privacy computing, Web3 security, Web3 infra, Fintech, DePIN, etc.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 Set to Take Place 6-9 April, 2024

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星期五, 十一月 3, 2023
JP, Government, GBM, Security (finance), Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, BBS, Technology and Innovation (constituency), Animoca Brands, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, CZ, Protocol, Alibaba Group, Securities and Futures Commission, OKX, GBS, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Legislative council, YAN, InvestHK, MH, Nifedipine, InterPlanetary File System, Property management, Cryptocurrency, Fintech, Cyberport

HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov.3, Feng Xiao, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group announced at Hong Kong Fintech Week that Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 will take place from 6-9 April, 2024.
  • Built upon its record-breaking 2023 event, HK Web3 Festival 2024 will feature an amazing lineup of industry guests from around the globe.
  • The inaugural Web3 Festival, hosted on five center stages, brought together the world's brightest minds, top Web3 projects and leading venture capitals presenting content-rich discussions and topics centered around Web3.
  • In-depth talks and discussions were held around AIGC, privacy computing, Web3 security, Web3 infra, Fintech, DePIN, etc.

Hong Kong Autumn fair explores smart lighting trends

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星期日, 十月 29, 2023
Singular, Convention center, Exhibition, Ecosystem, EPD, Digital Addressable Lighting Interface, Artificial intelligence, Lighting, Apple, Internet of things, Communication, Intelligence, Connectivity Standards Alliance, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Nigeria), Federal Open Market Committee, Economics, Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, Wi-Fi, Architecture, Hand, Samsung, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Public affairs, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Regulation, Connected, LED, Green building council, Connectivity, Autumn, DALI, LCA, LG, HKTDC, Environment, Associate Director of National Intelligence and Chief Information Officer, Mobile phone, Snappy, Thread, Amazon

HONG KONG, Oct 29, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 25th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), runs until tomorrow (30 October) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct 29, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 25th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), runs until tomorrow (30 October) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
  • Recognising this, the exhibition hosted two Connected Lighting Forums, themed Unlocking New Realms in Connected Lighting (27 October) and Smart Lighting for Healthy Living (28 October).
  • Several lighting brand representatives and industry leaders discussed technological developments, the newest opportunities in lighting, human-centric healthy lighting and its sustainable development.
  • The Autumn Lighting Fair debuted the Connected Lighting Zone this year, highlighting smart and IoT-enabled lighting solutions from more than 20 renowned international companies and brands, including Leedarson, Midea, Snappy, Quectel, as well as members of DALI Alliance and Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association
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HKTDC welcomes 2023 Policy Address

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星期三, 十月 25, 2023
IP Exchange, Hong Kong International Film Festival, Government, Communication, SME, Public affairs, Exhibition, Belt and Road Initiative, International, Belt, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Akron Digital Academy, Policy, Policy address, Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair, Research, HKTDC, Hong Kong Book Fair, Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, Business, HKSAR, IP, Global Health, Hong Kong Electronics Fair, Creative industries, Film industry, Warehouse, Road

HONG KONG, Oct 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the 2023 Policy Address, delivered today by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's (HKSAR) Chief Executive Mr John Lee.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the 2023 Policy Address, delivered today by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's (HKSAR) Chief Executive Mr John Lee.
  • The Policy Address presents a comprehensive set of measures encompassing various areas, such as the economy and trade, people's livelihood and youth development.
  • The Policy Address states the Government will leverage Hong Kong's advantages in professional services to develop the city into a regional intellectual property (IP) trading centre.
  • The Policy Address outlined the Government's intention to continuously promote the development of the convention and exhibition (C&E) industry.

HKTDC Export Index 3Q23: Export sentiment softens in Q3

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星期三, 九月 27, 2023
Public affairs, Marketing, Electronics, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Clothing, Weakness, Index, HKTDC, Communication, Research, Drug, Tutoring, ASEAN

HKTDC Director of Research Ms Irina Fan [L] and Senior Economist Ms Cherry Yeung [R] announced the HKTDC Export Index for the third quarter of 2023 at a press conference today.

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  • HKTDC Director of Research Ms Irina Fan [L] and Senior Economist Ms Cherry Yeung [R] announced the HKTDC Export Index for the third quarter of 2023 at a press conference today.
  • Despite the softened export sentiment, traders intend to adopt pro-growth business strategies to strengthen their resilience in the longer term.
  • Two new markets - India and Taiwan - were added to provide insights into additional markets in the HKTDC Export Index for the third quarter of 2023.
  • To view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc
    HKTDC Research website: https://research.hktdc.com/en/ HKTDC Export Index 3Q23: Export sentiment softens from two-year high: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTQ4NzAxNDQ3Mw
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Hong Kong Dinner in London returns after 4-year hiatus

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023
Far East Consortium, GSK, Partnership, DBE, Public affairs, Lord, Bank of China, Mott, Communication, Macdonald, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Standard Chartered, HSBC (United Kingdom), Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Chinese, Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium, Finance, Consultant, Former, Swire, Jardine Matheson, I&T, Airport, Republic, Kau Yi Chau, HKTDC, Hong Kong Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Growth, Bank, Qi, Commerce, Tutoring, Film industry

LONDON, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - London, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - After a four-year absence due to the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) once again organised the annual Hong Kong Dinner in London to celebrate Hong Kong-UK ties and promote business opportunities and growth globally.

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  • LONDON, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - London, Sept 21, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - After a four-year absence due to the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) once again organised the annual Hong Kong Dinner in London to celebrate Hong Kong-UK ties and promote business opportunities and growth globally.
  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam [L]; Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR, [centre]; and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, [R] attended the Hong Kong Dinner in London organised by the HKTDC.
  • Speaking at the Hong Kong Dinner in London, HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said that the HKTDC looks forward to strengthening ties between the UK and Hong Kong business communities in the years ahead.
  • The Hong Kong Dinner in London has been a long-standing tradition, taking place annually since 1983.

"Think Business, Think Hong Kong" drives French businesses to tap Asian opportunities via Hong Kong

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023
Taste, Life, GBA, Tanzanian Private Equity Association, Future, The Business Council, Investment, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Commerce, Hong Kong Bar Association, Carousel, City, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Jebsen Group, InvestHK, HKTDC, Restaurant, Museum, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ile-de-France Region Waste Management Observatory, Growth, Stock, International, Energy, Crédit Agricole, International trade, Creativity, SC, Tata Business Support Services, Senior counsel, PMQ, I&T, Egis Group, Mainland, HKSTP, Dynamics, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Carrousel du Louvre, Film industry, Tutoring, Tourism

HONG KONG, Sept 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) mega promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was held on 19 September in Paris, France.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) mega promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was held on 19 September in Paris, France.
  • They discussed the global economic outlook, advantages Hong Kong offers international businesses to achieve global success and how businesses can tap Asian opportunities via Hong Kong.
  • Supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, a Hong Kong Cafe was set up at the symposium, offering participants a taste of Hong Kong.
  • It was attended by some 300 prominent business leaders, government officials and representatives from the Hong Kong and French business communities.

Standard Chartered and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism sign Cooperation Agreement to promote business opportunities between Hong Kong and Dubai

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星期五, 九月 15, 2023
Agreement, Fintech, Private sector, Partnership, Classification, Marketing, Head, Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement, Standard Chartered, History, Standard, Government, Innovation Park, HKTDC, Commerce, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Economic development, DET, Growth, Tourism, Belt, Dubai Economic Council, Property management, Management, Bank, Drug, Airline, Limited

HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Chartered announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to jointly promote business growth and development opportunities between Hong Kong and Dubai.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Chartered announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to jointly promote business growth and development opportunities between Hong Kong and Dubai.
  • The Agreement was signed by Mary Huen, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong, Standard Chartered, and Hadi Badri, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Economic Development Corporation, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
  • Standard Chartered and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism will also set up a joint working group to discuss about how to achieve these objectives.
  • 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.

Standard Chartered and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism sign Cooperation Agreement to promote business opportunities between Hong Kong and Dubai

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星期五, 九月 15, 2023
Agreement, Fintech, Private sector, Partnership, Classification, Marketing, Head, Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement, Standard Chartered, Multimedia, History, Standard, Government, Innovation Park, HKTDC, Commerce, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Economic development, DET, Growth, Tourism, Belt, Dubai Economic Council, Property management, Management, Bank, Drug, Airline, Limited

HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Chartered announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to jointly promote business growth and development opportunities between Hong Kong and Dubai.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Chartered announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to jointly promote business growth and development opportunities between Hong Kong and Dubai.
  • The Agreement was signed by Mary Huen, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong, Standard Chartered, and Hadi Badri, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Economic Development Corporation, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
  • Standard Chartered and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism will also set up a joint working group to discuss about how to achieve these objectives.
  • 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.