Hong Kong Trade Development Council

HKTDC T-box programme launches new stream

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星期三, 五月 31, 2023
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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.

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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.

SmartHK attracts about 2,000 participants

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星期三, 五月 24, 2023
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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.

CIIE promotion adds confidence among companies in Hong Kong

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星期四, 八月 3, 2023
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Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong said that they have found the CIIE values and supports Hong Kong enterprises' development in the mainland and makes them more confident to develop there.

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  • Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong said that they have found the CIIE values and supports Hong Kong enterprises' development in the mainland and makes them more confident to develop there.
  • "Stronger confidence" has become a consensus among companies that attended the Hong Kong promotion and they are looking forward to the sixth CIIE.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council has organized the CIIE Hong Kong pavilion for five years.
  • Stephen Liang, assistant executive director at the council, said it would assist more Hong Kong companies in seizing new development opportunities via the CIIE.

Monopoly Dreams™ Hong Kong Takes Pride On Winning The Licensing International Asian Awards - Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year

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星期一, 五月 29, 2023
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HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for ever-increasing initiatives to pamper visitors, Monopoly Dreams Hong KongTM proudly announces reaping The Licensing International Asian Awards 2023 – Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year category.

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  • HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for ever-increasing initiatives to pamper visitors, Monopoly Dreams Hong KongTM proudly announces reaping The Licensing International Asian Awards 2023 – Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year category.
  • Organised by Licensing International and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Licensing International Asian Awards recognise the highest level of achievements in the licensing industry in Asia, in celebration of excellence, innovation and creativity across all aspects of the industry.
  • "We feel delighted to receive the Licensing International Asian Awards 2023.
  • We trust that this will complement our Hong Kong facility to fulfill visitor needs across Asia to the Australasia region."

Monopoly Dreams™ Hong Kong Takes Pride On Winning The Licensing International Asian Awards - Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year

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星期一, 五月 29, 2023
International, COVID-19, Monopoly, Creativity, Future, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for ever-increasing initiatives to pamper visitors, Monopoly Dreams Hong KongTM proudly announces reaping The Licensing International Asian Awards 2023 – Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year category.

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  • HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for ever-increasing initiatives to pamper visitors, Monopoly Dreams Hong KongTM proudly announces reaping The Licensing International Asian Awards 2023 – Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year category.
  • Organised by Licensing International and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Licensing International Asian Awards recognise the highest level of achievements in the licensing industry in Asia, in celebration of excellence, innovation and creativity across all aspects of the industry.
  • "We feel delighted to receive the Licensing International Asian Awards 2023.
  • We trust that this will complement our Hong Kong facility to fulfill visitor needs across Asia to the Australasia region."

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

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星期一, 五月 15, 2023
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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.

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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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星期一, 五月 8, 2023
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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).

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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.

Hong Kong advantages in green buildings

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星期四, 四月 27, 2023
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HONG KONG, Apr 27, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Link Asset Management Limited (Link) released a survey study, "Hong Kong Green Capabilities in Real Estate Development and Property Management: RCEP Opportunities", which highlights seven distinct advantages of Hong Kong in the field of green buildings.

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  • HONG KONG, Apr 27, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Link Asset Management Limited (Link) released a survey study, "Hong Kong Green Capabilities in Real Estate Development and Property Management: RCEP Opportunities", which highlights seven distinct advantages of Hong Kong in the field of green buildings.
  • The progress made towards green buildings in Hong Kong in recent years is encouraging, thanks to the joint efforts of industry stakeholders.
  • Hong Kong practitioners are well placed to take advantage of the momentum to seize business opportunities in RCEP countries, establish Hong Kong's leading position in green buildings in the global marketplace and create stronger synergies."
  • The report identifies seven advantages of Hong Kong in the green building field, including:
    1.

GBA Business Confidence Index increment on record high

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星期一, 四月 17, 2023
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HONG KONG, Apr 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) for the first quarter of 2023.

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  • HONG KONG, Apr 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) for the first quarter of 2023.
  • The current performance for "business confidence" jumped 11.8 points to 51.3, which was also the first above-50 print since the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • 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://bit.ly/3A3GmKZ

Dr Peter K N Lam reappointed as HKTDC Chairman

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星期五, 四月 14, 2023
Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, HKSAR, Belt, HKTDC, SME, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Tutoring

HONG KONG, Apr 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced today that Dr Peter K N Lam has been reappointed as Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for two years with effect from 1 June 2023.

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  • HONG KONG, Apr 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced today that Dr Peter K N Lam has been reappointed as Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for two years with effect from 1 June 2023.
  • Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC
    Dr Lam said: "I am honoured to be reappointed as Chairman of the HKTDC.
  • Dr Lam further added, "The HKTDC team and I will continue to leverage Hong Kong's position as the international gateway of Mainland China to support national policies such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Greater Bay Area.
  • I am optimistic about the future, and will lead the HKTDC team to continue creating opportunities for the business community in Hong Kong and around the world."