An optimistic mood in Q1, before reciprocal tariffs announced

GBA business confidence starts 2025 on strong footing

Confidence rose in Q1, despite growing trade tensions

Export mood brightens in Hong Kong

Funds for business expansion, e-commerce support and more

Hong Kong Budget outlines measures to assist SMEs, boost trade

Announces strategic priorities for next financial year

HKTDC strengthens local competitiveness, global connections

Q4 business survey reflects early reaction to US election

GBA firms remain cautious amid Trump impact

The theme for this year was Powering the Next Growth Engine

AFF gathers 3,600+ financial and business elites

New Spain-Hong Kong Business Association joins the Forum for the first time

Hong Kong Forum assembles business leaders from 30 countries and regions

New reforms aim to strengthen city’s international hub status, among many other areas

Policy Address highlights innovation and excellence for Hong Kong

HKTDC’s revamped Export Confidence Index brings a more comprehensive outlook on export performance.

Exporters foresee business uptick

Prof Frederick Ma is confident the trade body will strengthen Hong Kong’s core advantages.

New HKTDC Chairman assumes office

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At the 17th Asian Financial Forum 2024, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, discussed how the world is uniting around a sustainable future built on four pillars: economic improvement, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and peace &amp; cooperation.
As a major hub of globalisation, Hong Kong is ideally positioned to be super-connector through leveraging its strengths in finance, trade, and technology. He also highlighted the dynamic growth opportunities in Mainland China, India, and Africa, stressing the importance of their cooperation for mutual economic benefits.
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AFF 2024 : Prof. Jeffrey Sachs Envisions Hong Kong's Role in Driving Global Sustainable Development

One of the inspiring discussions at the Asian Financial Forum 2024 was led by Nobel Laureate Professor Douglas W. Diamond, who delivered an insightful discourse on preserving financial stability. He highlighted the necessity of robust bank capitalisation and swift implementation of deposit insurance to avert potential crisis.
Professor Diamond also emphasised the importance of a sound regulatory regime, diligent supervision, and a skilled workforce for economies to maintain their competitive edges. Explore more of his perspectives in this engaging video.

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