Listing of recent news from Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Entrepreneur Day to Feature Over 120 Exhibitors | HKTDC

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

23 May 2013 – More than 120 exhibitors will take part in HKTDC Entrepreneur Day, 31 May-1 June, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

First Major Hong Kong Business Mission in Kazakhstan | HKTDC

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

20 May 2013 – Some 30 companies and 36 businesspeople from Hong Kong are in Kazakhstan looking for trade, investment and partnership opportunities with Kazakhstan companies.

Strong Hong Kong Showing Set for Cannes | HKTDC

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

15 May 2013 – Leading Hong Kong filmmakers will feature their latest cinematic projects at Marché du Film, the world’s largest film market, which opens today and runs through 26 May as part of the concurrent 66th Festival de Cannes (Cannes Film Festival).

Hong Kong International Medical Fair Opens at HKCEC | HKTDC

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

14 May 2013 – More than 210 exhibitors, a new participation record, are taking part in the fourth edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair. That’s 26 per cent higher than last year’s exhibitor total. The show continues through 16 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Hong Kong International Medical Fair Opens Next Week | HKTDC

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

9 May 2013 – More than 210 exhibitors, a new fair record, will take part in the fourth edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair. That’s 26 per cent higher than last year’s exhibitor total. The show opens 14 May and continues through 16 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

HKTDC April Fairs Bring in More Than HK$1.5 Billion | HKTDC

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

6 May 2013 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised seven trade fairs last month, covering a variety of industries: lighting, electronics, information and communications technology, houseware, home textiles and furnishings, gifts and premiums, and printing and packaging.

Hong Kong Gift Fair, Printing and Packaging Show Open | HKTDC

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

27 April 2013 – Nearly 4,500 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions are taking part in the HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, the largest fair of its kind in the world, and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair. The two shows opened today and continue through 30 April. The Gift Fair is taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, while the Printing and Packaging Fair is on at AsiaWorld-Expo.

Hong Kong-Japan Plenary Highlights Business Promise | HKTDC

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

22 March 2013 – Business opportunities on the Chinese mainland and in Southeast Asia dominated discussions today in Hong Kong at the 32nd Plenary Session of the Hong Kong-Japan and Japan-Hong Kong Business Co-operation Committees.

Hong Kong Houseware and Home Textile Fairs Open | HKTDC

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

20 April 2013 – More than 2,200 exhibitors from 35 counties and regions are taking part in the HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles & Furnishings Fair, which opened today and continue through 23 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Hong Kong, Sri Lanka to Boost Trade Promotion | HKTDC

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

20 April 2013 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to promote economic growth, encourage business development, enhance trade information and strengthen trade cooperation between Hong Kong and Sri Lanka.

Over 90,000 Buyers Attend Electronics Fair, ICT Expo | HKTDC

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

17 April 2013 – The HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and the HKTDC International ICT Expo, which ended yesterday, welcomed more than 90,000 buyers from around the world, up six per cent over the previous year. Some 3,250 exhibitors attended the two fairs, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

Four April Fairs Expected to Attract Over 6,700 Exhibitors | HKTDC

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

17 April 2013 – More than 6,700 exhibitors from 46 counties and regions are expected to take part in four major trade fairs this month. The HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles & Furnishings Fair open this Saturday and continue through 23 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair will run from 27 April to 30 April.

Spring Electronics Fair Opens with New Exhibitor Record | HKTDC

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

13 April 2013 – More than 3,250 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions are taking part in the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and the HKTDC International ICT Expo, which opened today and continue through 16 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

HKTDC Economists Discuss Latest Research | HKTDC

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

8 April 2013 – The following videos have been prepared by the HKTDC Research Department. If you or your editorial staff would like more information on these, and other Hong Kong-related topics, or are interested in interviewing any of the HKTDC economists, please contact Joe Kainz, at (852) 2584 4216; or email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org.

Spring Lighting Fair Opens with New Exhibitor Record | HKTDC

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

6 April 2013 – More than 1,000 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, are taking part in the fifth edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), which opened today and continues through 9 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

United States Urged to “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong | HKTDC

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

26 March 2013 – The largest Hong Kong promotion ever to take place in the United States will be held this summer to showcase Hong Kong’s advantages for American companies looking to tap new business opportunities in Asia, particularly on the Chinese mainland.

Innovative Products Feature at Electronics, ICT and Lighting Fairs | HKTDC

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

25 March 2013 – Three April fairs will showcase the latest products and marketing trends in lighting, electronics, and information and communications technology, beginning next week, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

FILMART Closes with Record Exhibitor/Buyer Totals | HKTDC

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

22 March 2013 – Exhibitors and buyers in record numbers participated in the 17th Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART), which closed yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Hong Kong Export Index Rebounds in 1st Quarter of 2013 | HKTDC

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

19 March 2013 – Hong Kong exporters grew significantly more confident about the future in the first quarter of 2013 according to the latest Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Export Index. The quarterly survey of business sentiment rebounded to 49.5 from 31.6 recorded in the fourth quarter of last year.

Ninth Edition of Entertainment Expo Hong Kong Opens | HKTDC

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

18 March 2013 – Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, Asia’s leading entertainment industry gathering, opened today and continues through 13 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and other venues throughout the city.

Second Lifestyle Expo in Jakarta Opens | HKTDC

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

14 March 2013 –The products of some 200 Hong Kong companies are on show at the second Lifestyle Expo in Jakarta, which opened today and continues through 16 March at the Jakarta Convention Centre in Indonesia’s capital. The three-day event is expected to attract a wide range of visitors, including importers, distributors, mass retailers and buyers at mail-order houses, department stores and specialty shops in Indonesia and other ASEAN countries.

Jewellery Show Draws Record Number of Buyers | HKTDC

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

11 March 2013 – The 30th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which closed its five-day run Saturday, 9 March, attracted more than 42,000 buyers from some 140 countries and regions, a new buyer record. This year’s buyer total was up nearly 11 per cent over last year, with emerging market buyers up 18 per cent.

Record Exhibitor Turnout for Asia’s Largest Spring Jewellery Fair | HKTDC

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

5 March 2013 – More than 3,300 exhibitors from 49 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, are taking part in the 30th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which opened today and continues through 9 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Visa and HKTDC Expand Collaboration for Exhibitions Industry| HKTDC

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

5 March 2013 – Visa and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have expanded their cooperation to provide exhibitors with a new mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solution at the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.

HKTDC Welcomes New Budget Measures Supporting SMEs | HKTDC

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

27 February 2013 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the new Hong Kong SAR Government measures, announced in today’s 2013-14 budget, to support small-and medium-size enterprises. The HKTDC will help SMEs tap into emerging markets and take advantage of opportunities in ASEAN and on the Chinese mainland. One of the HKTDC’s new initiatives is expanding the mainland network of its Design Gallery shops.

Ninth Edition of Entertainment Expo Opens Next Month | HKTDC

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

26 February 2013 – Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, the leading entertainment industry gathering in Asia, formally opens 18 March and continues through 13 April with a lineup of nine multimedia events, covering film, television, digital entertainment and music. They include the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART), which is expected to attract a record number of exhibitors from all over the world.

Hong Kong-Thailand MOU to Expand Trade Promotion | HKTDC

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

26 February 2013 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce (DITP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to promote economic growth, encourage business development, enhance trade information activities and strengthen the economic partnership between Hong Kong and Thailand.

Hong Kong Jewellery Design Winners Announced | HKTDC

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

25 February 2013 – Winners of the 14th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition were announced today at a press conference. The winners and finalists’ pieces will be displayed at Asia’s largest spring jewellery fair, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which opens 5 March and continues through 9 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Leon Lai Appointed Entertainment Expo Ambassador | HKTDC

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

6 February 2013 – Renowned actor, singer and entertainment industry entrepreneur Leon Lai has been appointed Ambassador of this year’s Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, which opens 18 March and continues through 13 April.

Education & Careers Expo Opens with Over 730 Exhibitors | HKTDC

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

31 January 2013 – More than 730 education institutions, professional associations, government departments, public organisations and private companies from 20 countries and regions are taking part in the 23rd HKTDC Education & Careers Expo, which opened today and continues through 3 February at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).