How global consulting firm Fidinam expanded its business with HKTDC support.

Hong Kong: Gateway to Mainland China growth

China International Capital Corporation opens its first office in the Middle East, with support provided by the HKTDC.

Top China investment bank sets foot in Dubai

ewpartners will support the expansion of the city’s top 100 leading tech firms into the Middle East.

Leading Saudi investment firm opens office in Hong Kong

Collaboration seen as an exemplary model of regional cooperation

Hong Kong, Zhejiang strengthen ties

Middle East nation is scaling growth under Oman Vision 2040

Oman seeks closer ties with Hong Kong to help transform its economy

Asian Financial Forum to host senior leaders from Asia, Europe and the US

Evolving global landscape on the agenda for AFF 2025

Start-up financing and next-gen innovation on the agenda at Asian Financial Forum 2025

Finance conference set to power global growth

AFC Capital Partners eyes new sources of capital in Hong Kong

African infrastructure financier makes fresh pitch to professional investors

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

Policy Address highlights innovation and excellence for Hong Kong

Finance company uses Hong Kong success to aid enterprises expand along Belt and Road

Asia’s World City: A hub for global expansion

A series of agreements are bringing the two regional hubs closer together

Bahrain readies the red carpet for business from Hong Kong

This year's SmartHK – an annual event focused on boosting connections between Hong Kong and cities in Mainland China – has successfully concluded in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province.

Nanjing event facilitates some 400 business meetings

SmartHK bolsters Hong Kong-Jiangsu collaboration

A delegation led by Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee signed 30 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City last week, concluding a week-long ASEAN mission to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Delegation strengthens bilateral ties with 30 MoUs

Hong Kong ASEAN mission concludes in Vietnam

A mission visiting Cambodia has signed a series of business agreements in a range of areas, including trade and investment promotion, innovation and technology, transport, banking, and industrial development.

A delegation led by John Lee signs 13 MoUs to foster mutual economic growth

Hong Kong deepens ties with Cambodia

Since 2016, the conference has attracted over 45,000 participants and supported more than 2,000 investment projects.

Belt and Road Summit to mark 10th anniversary

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