Tag «HKTDC»

Hong Kong Optical Fair 2015 Sets New Buyer Record

Solid Growth in Mature Markets; High Potential in Emerging-Markets 8 November 2015 – The 23rd Hong Kong Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, ended its three-day run (4-6 November) on Friday. A record of more than 14,700 buyers from 99 countries …

Asia’s Premier Wine Event Draws To Successful Close

Global Wine Merchants set Sights on Asia Expansion   8 November 2015 – The eighth Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), ended yesterday. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 5 to 7 November, the fair gathered more than 1,060 exhibitors …

HKTDC Opens Branch Office In Singapore

Companies Encouraged to Grasp Opportunities via Hong Kong   18 August 2015 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) held a reception in Singapore yesterday (17 August) to mark the opening of its Singapore Branch Office. More than 400 business people from Hong Kong and Singapore attended the reception. Among the guests were Seah …

In Style • Hong Kong To Dazzle Indonesia

Creative Designs and Fine Craftsmanship in Jewellery and Watches    3 August 2015 – A range of creatively designed and finely crafted jewellery, watches and much more will be showcased at “In Style • Hong Kong”, a large-scale Hong Kong promotion to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 14 to 20 September.   Riding on …

HKTDC 2014/15 Annual Report Tabled In Legco

Council Committed to Supporting SMEs, Promoting Services   24 June 2015 – During the first year of its three-year planning cycle, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) focused on its three main objectives; helping Hong Kong companies capitalise on the opportunities arising from the new global economic order, promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s global …

HKTDC Export Index Rises For Second Straight Quarter

Positive Global Outlook; Greater Mekong Sub-region Analysed   16 June 2015 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) Export Index for the second quarter of the year was up 1.9 points to 46.8, representing the second consecutive rise in the index. At today’s press conference, HKTDC Director of Research Nicholas Kwan said: “Although global …

Major HKTDC Promotions Draw 3,300+ In North America

Technology, Finance, Food and China Opportunities Spotlighted   11 June 2015 – More than 3,300 North American business people attended the large-scale “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” promotion in Toronto, Canada (8 June) and Chicago, United States (10 June). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this week’s events featured more than 150 …

Vincent HS Lo Takes Up HKTDC Chairmanship

Mr Lo Meets Management Team, Prepares for Overseas Promotion   1 June 2015 – The new Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Vincent HS Lo, began the first day of his term today by meeting with the management team.   Mr Lo said, “The HKTDC plays a significant role in helping to …

SmartHK Promotion Opens In Jinan

Opportunities for Services Industry Collaboration Spotlighted 27 May 2015 – A two-day SmartHK promotion opened with much fanfare today at the Jinan International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Shandong Province. As the first major services industry flagship promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Shandong, the event has attracted some 200 …

HKTDC Chairman Jack So Bids Farewell

Business and Political Leaders Attend Reception for Mr So   22 May 2015 – About 700 government officials and business leaders gathered at a cocktail reception this evening (22 May) in honour of Jack So, outgoing Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), who will complete his term at the end of this …