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The 14th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and the 16th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), hosted by the HKTDC, are held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5-6 December 2024. The two events feature forums, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and business matching sessions. More than 160 global intellectual property (IP) owners, users, experts, industry leaders, venture capitalists, and other prominent figures have gathered to discuss IP commercialisation, valuation and branding, cross-industry applications, emerging trends in innovation and technology (I&T), opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, ASEAN, and international prospects. Over 400 start-ups and innovative projects are showcased their products and technologies. DesignInspire, held concurrently on 5-7 December 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, brings together global design and creative leaders, trendsetting brands, associations, and academies to promote next generation creativity through a series of interactive exhibits, design masterpieces, and award-winning projects.

ENERGY TRANSITION, ASSET PRESERVATION, & FLEET RENEWAL Moderator: Mr. Sau Weng Tang, President for Greater China – Lloyd’s Register Panelists: • Mr. Tim Ponath, CEO – NSB Group • Mr. Martin Fruergaard, CEO – Pacific Basin • Capt. Jianfeng Zhou, Managing Director – Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd. World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

THE SHIPOWNER’S PERSPECTIVE Moderator: Mr. Martin Tony Chen, Business Development Director, Hong Kong and Taiwan – DNV Maritime Panelists: • Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS/ Lila Global • Mr. Gautam S. Chellaram, Chairman – KC Maritime • Mr. Xue Mingyuan, Executive Director & CEO – SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd. • Ms. Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer – Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK) • Mr. Hing Chao, Executive Chairman – Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

THE NEW ENERGY LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION Presented by: Mr. Shen Tao, Director, Global Sustainability - Eastern Hemisphere – ABS World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF SHIP FINANCE Moderator: Mr. David Beaves, Consultant – Hill Dickinson Panelists: • Ms. He Fang, Deputy General Manager – CSSC Hong Kong Shipping Co. Ltd. • Mr. TC Wong, CFA, SVP, Corporate Banking, APAC – DNB Bank ASA • Mr. Martin Hugger, Managing Director – Meerbaum Capital Solutions Inc. World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

LEADING THROUGH INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION Moderator: Mr. Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs – NorthStandard Panelists: • Mr. Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman – International Chamber of Shipping (ICS); President & MD; Managing Director – Grimaldi Euromed SpA; Grimaldi Group • Dr. Martin Kröger, CEO – German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) • Mr. Bud Darr, EVP, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs – MSC Group World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

OPENING KEYNOTE REMARKS Mr. Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO – DNV World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

OPENING REMARKS Mr. Liu Chun-san, JP, Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics – Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

INVESTING IN SHIPPING - JVs, M&A AND INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION Moderator: Mr. Guan Jian, Partner, Foreign Legal Consultant – Watson Farley & Williams Panelists: • Mr. Steven Xiao, Managing Partner – Equator Fund • Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO – Heidmar Inc. • Mr. Kenneth Lam, Founder & CEO – SeaKapital Limited World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF SHIP FINANCE Moderator: Mr. David Beaves, Consultant – Hill Dickinson Panelists: • Ms. He Fang, Deputy General Manager – CSSC Hong Kong Shipping Co. Ltd. • Mr. TC Wong, CFA, SVP, Corporate Banking, APAC – DNB Bank ASA • Mr. Martin Hugger, Managing Director – Meerbaum Capital Solutions Inc. World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

ENERGY TRANSITION, ASSET PRESERVATION, & FLEET RENEWAL Moderator: Mr. Sau Weng Tang, President for Greater China – Lloyd’s Register Panelists: • Mr. Tim Ponath, CEO – NSB Group • Mr. Martin Fruergaard, CEO – Pacific Basin • Capt. Jianfeng Zhou, Managing Director – Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd. World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

INVESTING IN SHIPPING - JVs, M&A AND INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION Moderator: Mr. Guan Jian, Partner, Foreign Legal Consultant – Watson Farley & Williams Panelists: • Mr. Steven Xiao, Managing Partner – Equator Fund • Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO – Heidmar Inc. • Mr. Kenneth Lam, Founder & CEO – SeaKapital Limited World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

THE SHIPOWNER’S PERSPECTIVE Moderator: Mr. Martin Tony Chen, Business Development Director, Hong Kong and Taiwan – DNV Maritime Panelists: • Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO – GMS/ Lila Global • Mr. Gautam S. Chellaram, Chairman – KC Maritime • Mr. Xue Mingyuan, Executive Director & CEO – SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd. • Ms. Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer – Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK) • Mr. Hing Chao, Executive Chairman – Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

LEADING THROUGH INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION Moderator: Mr. Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs – NorthStandard Panelists: • Mr. Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman – International Chamber of Shipping (ICS); President & MD; Managing Director – Grimaldi Euromed SpA; Grimaldi Group • Dr. Martin Kröger, CEO – German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) • Mr. Bud Darr, EVP, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs – MSC Group World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

OPENING KEYNOTE REMARKS Mr. Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO – DNV World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

OPENING REMARKS Mr. Liu Chun-san, JP, Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics – Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

THE NEW ENERGY LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION Presented by: Mr. Shen Tao, Director, Global Sustainability - Eastern Hemisphere – ABS World Maritime Merchants Forum - Capital Link Hong Kong Forum Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong Hosted by: Capital Link & China Merchants Group In partnership with DNV and in cooperation with the Hong Kong Maritime Port and Board during the 2024 Hong Kong Maritime Week, and with the support of BIMCO, HKSOA and ICS.

The 16th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 7-9 November 2024. More than 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including 17 pavilions, participated in this year's Fair, representing Asia, Europe and the Americas in addition to Hong Kong and Mainland China, further promoting Hong Kong as a regional trading hub for wine and spirits. The three-day fair attracted more than 8,200 trade buyers from 61 countries and regions.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 13-16 October 2024. Together with the concurrent electronicAsia, the two fairs brought together some 3,200 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions and attracted more than 60,000 industry buyers from 136 countries and regions.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), the 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair brings together over 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions, with the physical exhibition running from 6 to 8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme of “Seeing is Believing”, the Fair provides a one-stop promotion and procurement platform for the industry.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 26th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 27-30 October 2024, while the 9th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo took place from 29 October to 1 November 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo. Together with the 19th Eco Expo Asia, the three exhibitions attracted some 60,000 buyers from 150 countries and regions, signifying Hong Kong's status as an international conference and exhibition centre.

The 9th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre place on 11-12 September 2024. Themed “Building a Connected, Innovative and Green Belt and Road”, this year's Summit brings together more than 90 key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions to engage in discussions on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages to jointly explore Belt and Road markets and uncover cooperation opportunities.

The 34th HKTDC Food Expo is held from 15 to 19 August 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre concurrently with the HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo and HKTDC Home Delights Expo. The three shows along with the Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair and International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) bring together some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions.

People watch a Peking Opera performance by Zheng Xiao during the launch ceremony for Beijing theme city promotion activities at the 34th Hong Kong Book Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on July 17, 2024.2024年7月17日，第34届香港书展在香港会议展览中心开幕，北京首次作为主题城市参展。书展上，观众们还能欣赏北京京剧院国家一级演员、梅派传人、著名京剧表演艺术家梅葆玖入室弟子郑潇女士表演京剧《贵妃醉酒》。This year's Hong Kong Book Fair, which has made Beijing the theme city for the first time, is showcasing nearly 10,000 high-quality books from the Chinese mainland through cultural communication activities, offering an opportunity for readers to explore the country's rich literature, culture and history.北京作为今年的主题城市首次参加香港书展，通过文化传播展示近万本来自中国大陆的优质图书，为读者提供探索中国丰富文学、文化和历史的机会。With the theme "Film and Television Literature", the 34th Hong Kong Book Fair opened on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will close on Tuesday. It will feature over 600 seminars and cultural activities, and has attracted 760 exhibitors.第34届香港书展以“京港携手筑梦·书香共绘华章”为主题，7月17日正式开幕，将持续至7月23日，将举办600多场研讨会和文化活动，展览总计吸引约760家展商参与。With Beijing as the theme city, this year's mainland pavilion has set out a dedicated area exhibiting the capital's publishing achievements and development accomplishments in recent years.今年书展继续设置中国内地展馆，并首度以北京作为主题城市，展示北京近年来的出版和发展成就。The Beijing exhibition area spans about 150 square meters. In addition to showcasing nearly 3,000 books published by Beijing agencies, it features more than 100 cultural and creative products that highlight both Beijing and traditional Chinese culture. Visitors also have the opportunity to appreciate ancient book restoration techniques, which have been listed as national intangible cultural heritage.北京展馆面积约150平方米，除汇集北京地区出版机构近三年出版的新书和畅销书等近3000册外，同时集中展示展销具有京味文化和中华优秀传统文化特色的文创产品，并设有国家级非物质文化遗产古籍修复技艺展示区。Twelve cultural organizations from Beijing, including Beijing Publishing Group, are attending the fair, and distinguished cultural scholars and writers from Beijing and Hong Kong have been invited to engage with readers.本届香港书展携12家北京地区出版文化单位集体亮相中国内地馆。"It feels like revisiting an old friend," said Wang Heling, a representative from Beijing Publishing Group. She said that unlike previous years, when each publisher was responsible for its own books, this time there was a remarkable sense of unity among Beijing publishers.北京出版集团主题分公司总经理王曷灵表示：“感觉就像重逢一位老友。”与往年每个出版机构都负责自己的书籍不同，这次北京各大出版机构之间有一种团结的感觉。Wang said her team had started to prepare for the event in April, adding that the exhibited books underwent several rounds of screening to ensure they can reflect the characteristics of Beijing. She expressed the hope that the event will help to deepen cultural exchanges between Beijing and Hong Kong.她的团队从4月份就开始为这次活动做准备，展出的书籍经过了几轮筛选，确保能够反映北京特色。王曷灵表示，希望此次活动能深化北京与香港的文化交流。Lu Peizhao, editor-in-chief at Guangxi Publishing Media Group, said his team had participated in several Hong Kong Book Fairs.广西出版传媒集团副总编辑卢培钊表示，他的团队参加了几次香港书展。He said his team had prepared about 700 books and cultural and creative products for this year's fair, including many books with traditional culture themes.今年他们团队为香港书展准备了约700本图书和文创产品，其中包括许多以传统文化为主题的书籍。"We can feel the passion from Hong Kong residents," Lu said. "Compared to book fairs on the mainland, I think the Hong Kong Book Fair garners a higher level of social attention and public participation."卢培钊表示：“我们能感受到香港市民的热情，与内地的书展相比，我认为香港书展吸引了更多的社会关注和公众参与。”Zheng Xiao, from Beijing's Jingju Theater Company, attended the fair for the first time and was invited to give a short performance.北京京剧院国家一级演员、梅派传人、著名京剧表演艺术家梅葆玖入室弟子郑潇女士受邀参加此次香港书展，并表演了京剧《贵妃醉酒》。She said it allowed her to feel the enthusiasm from Hong Kong residents, and said she wanted to deepen Hong Kong residents' understanding of traditional Chinese culture, particularly the younger generation.她表示感受到了香港居民的热情，希望能够加深香港市民，尤其是年轻一代，对中国传统文化的理解。The mainland exhibition area has set up a thematic exhibition of books, with a focus on the display and sale of works by President Xi Jinping and related study materials, such as the first two volumes of Selected Readings from the Works of Xi Jinping, and the four volumes of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China.内地展馆设立图书展示展销区，重点展示习近平主席著作及相关学习资料，如《习近平著作选读》前二卷、《习近平谈治国理政》全四卷等。It also features books that introduce the practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics, as well as ancient classics and cultural series that encapsulate the fundamental values of traditional Chinese culture.此外，馆内还收录了介绍中国特色社会主义实践的书籍，以及概括了中国传统文化基本价值的古代经典和文化丛书。In line with its film and TV literature theme, related literary works from the mainland are also on sale, including White Deer Plain, Blossoms Shanghai and To the Wonder.与影视文学主题相呼应，内地相关文学作品也在发售中，包括《白鹿原》、《繁花》和《我的阿勒泰》。More than 30 original animation books from the mainland, such as Hello and Forbidden City, are also appearing for the first time at the thematic exhibition.《你好呀！故宫》等30余本内地原创动画书籍也首次亮相此次书展。Readers showed great interest in mainland books. Louis Tsang, a 76-year-old attendee, said he decided to set aside at least half a day to explore the mainland exhibition area this year, as he believed that the books were rich in traditional Chinese culture.不少香港市民对大陆书籍表现出极大的兴趣。76岁的香港市民Louis表示，由于今年书展的书籍包含浓厚的中国传统文化，他决定至少留出半天时间参观内地展馆。Tsang said he appreciated the displays at the mainland pavilion, including the intangible cultural heritage experience, but said the provision of more explanations would enhance the experience, as it would allow visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the connotations behind the exhibits.他赞扬内地馆的展览还有非物质文化遗产的新奇体验，如果能够提供展览解说，参展者们也能更深入地了解展品背后的内涵。Accountant Irene Tse said she has attended the book fair for 27 years. She often takes a day off on the first day of the fair to see the exhibition, as it's usually less crowded.香港会计Irene表示，她参加书展已有27年了。她通常在开展的第一天请假去书展，这个时间书展的人流量较小。Tse said she had been eager to explore the Beijing exhibition area and expressed keen interest in mainland books, especially those about culture and history. She said texts written in vernacular and literary Chinese are more expressive than those in Cantonese.Irene表示她热衷于探索北京展馆，并对以文化和历史为主题的内地书籍表现出浓厚的兴趣。用白话和简体中文写书比粤语更具表现力。Tse said she had also noticed that the books showcased in the mainland pavilion are of higher quality than before.她还注意到内地展馆的书籍质量较以往来说更高了。Book fairn.书展Peking Operan.京剧White Deer Plainn.《白鹿原》Blossoms Shanghain.《繁花》To the Wondern.《我的阿勒泰》Hello and Forbidden Cityn.《你好呀！故宫》

Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 13th edition of Business of IP Asia Forum was held on 7-8 December 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with great success, featuring over 90 international IP experts sharing their insights, and attracting more than 2,500 participants who explored how IP and innovation enhance business growth. For more information, please visit: Business of IP Asia Forum https://bipasia.hktdc.com Asia IP Exchange https://www.asiaipex.com #entrepreneurship #innovation #marketopportunities

We travel to Singapore to discuss the demolition sector after new global rules on recycling ships safely and in an environmentally friendly manner became law. Mohammed Zahirul Islam of PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries, Anil Sharma of GMS, Wolfram Guntermann of Hapag-Lloyd, Kumiko Iwasa of the Japanese Shipowners' Association, Anette Ronnov of Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Jesselynn Lai of AP Moller-Maersk and Sotiris Raptis of the European Community Shipowners' Associations spoke at the TradeWinds Ship Recycling Forum.

The seventh Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close on the 1st of September 2022. The summit saw more than 80 senior government officials and business leaders from the Belt and Road region gathered to share their insights under the theme “Heralding a New Chapter: Collaborate and Innovate”. For the first time, the summit was held in a hybrid format, overcoming geographical boundaries by allowing those who were unable to attend in person to participate virtually. Close to 20,000 attendees representing over 80 countries and regions participated online or at the physical event. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office co-organised the inaugural GoGBA Day (22 September). This business support event aims to engage members of the international business community in Hong Kong that are currently underserved in terms of up-to-date business information on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The physical part of the hybrid on-site/online event was held at the HKTDC SME Centre at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The half-day event featured a series of seminars offering practical business tips and updates on the latest developments in the GBA to prepare international enterprises to "go GBA" via Hong Kong. The event received an overwhelming response with more than 160 participants attending the seminars at the venue while 260 participants joined the online webinar. At the same time, 65 business advisory sessions and one-on-one consultation meetings were arranged for 47 companies at the venue to facilitate business partnerships and opportunities. The joint seminars welcomed officials from various authorities in the GBA, along with industry leaders and market experts from banking and other sectors, to share their insights and business know-how with international medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, helping them get equipped to set up business and succeed in the GBA via the Hong Kong platform. A wide range of topics was discussed, including the business landscape in the GBA and key incentives and subsidies for start-ups and businesses in the areas of tax, banking and investment.

Art Seeker Stories: A postcard from Hong Kong,  Day 2&3 : My artist journey and travels as an art seeker, a culture vulture, a 20 something trolly dolly. My diary edit, nostalgically looking back, 22 years to the day - today. I go on a walk about on Hong Kong Island, stepping into the view beyond my hotel room window, from Victoria Harbour to Victoria Peak. I find a Golden Conquest, art from Thailand and China and some prized pets in Kowloon. 22 years later, I'd love to revisit as Hong Kong Art, takes central stage - This last year sees The New M+ Museum and The Palace Museum open in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong. Although  Art hasn't come without its difficulties due to the impact of Hong Kong's national security law imposed on Hong Kong by the Chinese government in 2020.Names and Places, notes: Victoria Harbour and Peak.At Cental Art Scene China showing work by Morgan (Xiao Guo Fu) and Du XinjianGaleria Asia :  ‘Salute to Summer' Painting 'Golden Conquest ' Thai Artist Niti Wattuya. KowloonMongKok, Market placeHong Lok Street, Bird GardenWould Like to visit:Hong Kong Art Basel , Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreM+ Museum Hong Kong Palace Museum

There is no reason to change the "one country, two systems" policy for Hong Kong and it must be adhered to over the long run, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday (July 1), at the 25th anniversary of the city's return to China. In a speech at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mr Xi said the policy's underlying goal is to uphold China's national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and maintain long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macau. Earlier in the day, the president swore in Hong Kong's former security chief John Lee as the city's new chief executive, as well as the principal officials of the sixth-term government. In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke with Associate Professor Alfred Wu, who is from NUS' Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy about the developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The HKTDC Lifestyle ShoppingFest, a brand-new public fair organised by the HKTDC, came to a successful close on the 2nd of May. The fair kicked off on 28 April and ran over five days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring 430 exhibitors and attracting more than 55,000 public visitors.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong SAR government and Hong Kong Design Centre jointly organised the 9th Business of IP Asia Forum. Held on December 5th and 6th 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the forum featured over 70 prominent speakers and attracted more than 2,200 IP professionals and industry leaders, exchanging views on the challenges and future of the region's intellectual property developments.

The second edition of MarketingPulse, a marketing conference organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), ran successfully with more than 50 globally celebrated marketing and advertising experts share their success stories and the latest marketing trends. The third edition of MarketingPulse will be held on 27 March 2020 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Go behind the scenes of a fashion shoot for CENTRESTAGE’s official magazine this year. This Asia’s premier fashion event is set to be held from 4 to 7 September 2019 at the iconic Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Register now for free admission: https://bit.ly/2Zg8RUW Featured brands: 112 mountainyam, ARTO., DEMO, FAKE FAN, Harrison Wong, Kevin Ho, Methodology, Necro Poon, SYRA J., Tak L.

CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s premier fashion event, returns in September for its fourth edition, running from 4 to 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the show features some 240 brands and more than 40 fashion events, offering an ideal platform for fashion brands and designers to gain international exposure, and helping to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a leading fashion hub in the region.

Theme of the year: Sci-Fi and Mystery “Reading the World • When Fantasy Meets Reality”. The 30th Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), held from 17 to 23 July 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 680 exhibitors from 39 countries and territories gathered at this annual summer cultural extravaganza.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, CENTRESTAGE is set to nurture new fashion deesign talent and fashion brands, thus reinforces Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s fashion capital. Held at the iconic landmark Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4-7 September 2019, join this year’s captivating fashion event and discover what it takes to succeed – in the Asian market and beyond.

The 16th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and the HKTDC International ICT Expo were held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13-16 April 2019. Focusing on the latest tech trends around the world, the shows featured “Tech Trends Symposium 2019 – Roadmap to the Future”, and thematic zones and pavilions showcasing the latest AI-related technologies, as well as their applications in the business world and everyday life.

Organized by HKTDC, the second edition of MarketingPulse, Asia’s premier conference for marketers and brands, ran successfully on 20 March 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracted more than 1,500 corporate executives, marketing and advertising agency as well as brand representatives from around the world.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the eighth edition of the Asian Licensing Conference ran concurrently with the Licensing Show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), giving insights into the latest industry trends, including the fast-growing Asia and Mainland China markets, content licensing, esports, and legal and operational tactics. The event attracted more than 1,300 attendees from around the world.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 50th edition of HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 14-17 Jan 2019. This year's fair has attracted nearly 13,000 buyers, and 1,400 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions, and is the largest of its kind in Asia.

Presenting STREAM Toys, smart products and unique stationery, the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the Hong Kong International Stationery Fair were held from 7-10 January 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs featured close to 3,000 global exhibitors, showcasing an assortment of new products, with those incorporating smart technologies in high demand.

Co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Asian Financial Forum 2019 was held on 14-15 January 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Themed “Creating a Sustainable and Inclusive Future”, this year’s forum examined topical issues in the global economy and conducted real-time polling on participants’ views on topics such as economic outlook and high-growth sectors.

Showcasing timepieces from some of the world’s top brands, the 37th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4-8 September 2018. The concurrent event Salon de TE gathered over 120 internationally acclaimed brands and designer collections under five thematic zones, while seminars and networking events fostered the sharing of market insights and industry exchange.

Asia’s premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE was held 5-8 September 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. In its third edition, the four-day extravaganza’s highlight opening gala show CENTRESTAGE ELITES featured three renowned Asian brands FACETASM, IDISM and Ms MIN, and attracted the largest number of exhibitors ever, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as the Asia’s fashion capital.

Award-winning Japanese streetwear label FACETASM will present its latest collection at the opening gala show CENTRESTAGE ELITES. CENTRESTAGE will be held from 5 to 8 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Launched in 2011 by designer Min Liu, Ms MIN is generating buzz in China for seamlessly incorporating Chinese aesthetic elements into its modern womenswear line. Ms MIN will take part in CENTRESTAGE ELITES on September 5 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

IDISM was launched in Hong Kong to cater to the spontaneous lifestyle of the contemporary city woman. The fashion label is included in this year’s lineup for CENTRESTAGE ELITES. CENTRESTAGE runs from 5 to 8 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The 25th edition of Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer ran from July 9 - 12, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It attracted around 1,100 international exhibitors from 14 countries and regions. The event welcomed new participants from Singapore, Sri Lanka and the United States.

Asia’s largest event of its kind, the 15th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and the concurrent International ICT Expo, took place from 13-16 April, 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. One of the featured areas is the Start-up zone, where 110 start-up companies showcased their latest products and cutting-edge technologies. The twin fairs featured over 3,500 exhibitors, and attracted more than 98,000 buyers from 151 countries and regions.

The HKSAR Government and the HKTDC will jointly organise the Belt and Road Summit on 28 June 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme of “Collaborate for Success”, the Summit brings together senior government officials, representatives of international institutions, business leaders and industry experts from countries to exchange views on multilateral co-operation and explore new business opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative.

MarketingPulse has emerged as Asia’s premier conference for marketers and brands. The debut event, organised by the HKTDC on 21 March 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracted more than 1,200 corporate executives, marketing and advertising agency representatives and brand representatives from around the world.

The 10th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair was held from 9 to 11 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. A total of 1,070 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions presented exquisite wines from around the world. Nearly 20,000 trade buyers from 70 countries and regions attended the three-day Wine & Spirits Fair.

From mixed reality to machine learning, the new essentials for tech success were at the 37th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair, held from October 13th to 16th, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event has expanded from trade to trends, becoming a platform for the latest in tech thinking. In all, some 4300 exhibitors showed at the Electronics Fair, and concurrent event electronicAsia.

The world’s biggest watch and clock fair opened its doors at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to a record number of exhibitors from 24 countries and regions. The world’s most desired time-pieces were on display as well as the latest smart watches featuring game-changing technology. Industry forums investigated the future of time as the prestigious Swiss brands reported Hong Kong and China showed continued growth in sales.

Asia’s design edge was in the spotlight at CENTRESTAGE 2017. The show’s second edition was held, 6-9 September, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where the highlight CENTRESTAGE ELITES showcased the latest creations of Hong Kong’s FFIXXED Studios and Korea’s Juun.J. While some of the city’s leading designers featured their works at the “Fashion Hong Kong” runway show.

Tailored meets street in the innovative designs of Korean fashion designer Juun.J. The Seoul and Paris-based artist will showcase his 2018 spring/summer collection at CENTRESTAGE ELITES, to be held in September 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

After conquering the runways at Paris and Shanghai fashion weeks, Hong Kong’s FFIXXED STUDIOS unveils its latest collection at CENTRESTAGE ELITES, to be held 6-9 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The men’s and women’s fashion label has been winning international plaudits for their creative take on the everyday, and for their sustainable sensibilities.

The inaugural HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo was the perfect try-out for new stars of the sports industry. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 21- 25 2017, more than 90 exhibitors showed their winning potential at this first-edition fair.

HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer was all about sporting the latest looks, as the trend for ‘ath-leisure’ continues to lead the fashion industry. The event was held from 10 - 13 July 2017, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The 28th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair will be held from 19- 25 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. A central theme of the 2017 event will be travel, with an international lineup of authors scheduled to attend.

Some of the latest smart-tech trends and business opportunities are explored at a symposium on innovation and technology on 13 October 2016, during the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition). The day-long symposium at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, features representatives from the world’s leading tech companies, including Tesla, Amazon Hewlett Packard and Qualcomm, discussing future trends of IoT and opportunities arising from smart technology.

Asia’s premier fashion event has debuted in Hong Kong. CENTRESTAGE opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 7 September 2016, with a fashion gala event spotlighting four of Asia’s hottest emerging design talent.

One of the hottest young designers from the Chinese mainland, Simon Gao will present his latest collection at the inaugural CENTRESTAGE Elites, to be held 7 September 2016 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Hong Kong designer Mim Mak isn’t afraid to bring utility to high fashion. A past winner of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest, Mak will be among a high-powered line-up of emerging Asian designers showcasing their latest works at the inaugural CENTRESTAGE Elites, to be held 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Finding beauty in imperfection is the design philosophy of Thai fashion label rotsaniyom. The design duo of Pongsak Suprratccheep and Thita Kamonnetsawat will debut in Hong Kong at the inaugural CENTRESTAGE ELITES, to be held 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Korean fashion design Ko Taeyong’ s reinterpretation of American fashion classics has earned him a cult following in New York. Ko now will debut at his first Asian show outside Korea, at the inaugural CENTRESTAGE ELITES, to be held 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Celebrated authors from around the world took part in the 27th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair. The event, held 20-26 July 2016 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracted tens of thousands of visitors of all ages to the most popular cultural event in the city’s calendar.

Author and journalist Wilbur Smith describes writing as “a solitary business” to create characters in his historical fiction works. Mr Smith spoke with Sir David Tang for this interview ahead of their participation in the 22 July 2016 Open Public Forum with fellow writers Simon Winchester and Hannah Rothschild. The Forum is part of the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair - 20-26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Author and filmmaker Hannah Rothschild says she was inspired to write by the story of her great aunt who caused a “scandal” when she “ran off” with jazz musician Thelonius Monk. Ms Rothschild spoke to Sir David Tang in this interview ahead of their appearance with fellow writers Wilbur Smith and Simon Winchester at a 22 July 2016 Open Public Forum during the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair. The fair runs 20-26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2016 in Hong Kong could well focus on rising interest rates, says Frank Lyn, China and Hong Kong Markets Leader with PwC. Exchange rate gyrations could be critical for burgeoning Chinese investment overseas. Another major topic will be China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Hong Kong’s role. The AFF runs 18-19 January at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Learn about the latest trends and developments in the IoT sector at a conference to be held during the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair, 13 October, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Find out from leading tech and start-up companies how to make the most of this emerging sector.

Writer Leo Ou-fan Lee is Author of the Year for the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair 2015, to be held 15-21 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The scholar and cultural commentator shares some of his inspiration and explains why he likes to write about culture.

More than 187 grams of gold, 466 round diamonds and 1,043 yellow diamonds add up to a masterpiece in the hands of artisans in Hong Kong. Find out what goes into fine pieces from experts at Hong Kong Universal Jewellery. The company will be among the exhibitors in a new “Treasure of Craftsmanship” zone at the 32nd Hong Kong Internationally Jewellery Show – getting underway 4-8 March 2015 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

A rare behind-the-scenes look at the “deluxe train journey” concept crafted for the 3-7 September 2014 Salon de TE - a marketing component of the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair. The construction for the themed exhibits and booths lasted three days, covered some 8,700 square metres of hall and concourse space inside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This time-lapse video of the project was captured with five cameras.

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Mr C Y Leung, attended a flag raising ceremony held in Golden Bauhinia Square at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Wan Chai on October 1st, China National Day. This was followed by a reception held at the same venue and hosted by Mr Leung. In the evening the city celebrated with a fireworks display across the harbor.