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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel & Tourism Management is rated the best in Asia and second globally – linking hospitality, tourism and high quality education across China’s Belt and Road Initiative culturally, socially and economically. So says Brian King, Associate Dean, while students say they plan to use their expertise learned in Hong Kong to benefit their home countries on the Belt and Road.   

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Brian King, Associate Dean, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Michelle Li Xiao, Student from the Chinese mainland
Laila Tokbayeva, Student from Kazakhstan
Pavithra Senevirathne, Student from Sri Lanka
Richard Hrankai, Student from Hungary

Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
http://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/

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Hong Kong’s highly rated Hotel ICON is a unique experience combining hospitality and learning for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, says Brian King, Associate Dean at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel & Tourism Management. Students from the Chinese mainland, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka and Hungary evaluate their experiences while Professor King says the school and hotel engage prospective industry leaders of the future.

Speakers:
Brian King, Associate Dean, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Michelle Li Xiao, Student from the Chinese mainland
Laila Tokbayeva, Student from Kazakhstan
Pavithra Senevirathne, Student from Sri Lanka
Richard Hrankai, Student from Hungary

Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com/

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/

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This roundtable explores the expansion opportunities for Greater Bay Area (GBA) startups in the booming ASEAN markets. Discover how Hong Kong serves as the ultimate super-connector and value-adder, offering financial resources, legal expertise, and strategic support to bridge innovative GBA technologies with ASEAN's growing demand for digital transformation and economic growth.

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  • Ms Intan Zalani, Consul (Trade), Consulate General of Malaysia, Hong Kong
  • Ms Ponpicha Pethkaewkul, Senior Innovation Counsellor, National Innovation Agency, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Thailand)
  • Mr Stephen Chan, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
  • Mr Peter Mok, General Manager, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub
  • Prof Martin Zhu, CEO & Co-founder, i2Cool

Moderator

  • Mr Wing Chu, Deputy Director of Research, HKTDC

 

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Hong Kong Means Business
https://hkmb.hktdc.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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This fireside chat brings together visionary pioneers reshaping the future of fashion through sustainable innovation and TechStyle breakthroughs. Discover how nature-inspired fabrics and cutting-edge technologies are revolutionising the way we create and wear clothing.  

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  • Mr Genshi Shigekawa, Chief Global Officer, Food Reborn Co., Ltd.
  • Ms Roni GamZon, Co-founder & Chief Commercial Officer, BioFluff
  • Mr Simon Chow, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, Lacess Limited

Moderator

  • Mr Chaucer Ma, Partnership Lead, The Mills Fabrica

 

Related Links:

Hong Kong Means Business
https://hkmb.hktdc.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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To leverage Hong Kong as an international I&T hub and create synergies between global start-up ecosystems, the international edition of Start-up Express was first launched in 2022. In 2025, the fourth Start-up Express International was held during Entrepreneur Day. Global winners and finalists attended the event in person, sharing their industry insights and start-up journeys during Entrepreneur Day.

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  • Mr Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer, Cyberport
  • Mr Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development, HKSTP
  • Ms Clara Hong, Associate Director, Ecosystem Development (Strategic Partnership), Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park
  • Mr CY Lu, Senior Vice President, Startups, Invest Hong Kong

 

Related Links:

Hong Kong Means Business
https://hkmb.hktdc.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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Deep tech refers to breakthrough technologies rooted in scientific research and engineering innovation that have the potential to revolutionise industries and tackle complex global challenges. This seminar brings together visionary leaders and trailblazers in the field to explore how these innovations make the leap from lab to market.

Speakers

  • Ms Yeye Xiao, Innovation Consulting Manager & Central Asia Lead, Hello Tomorrow
  • Dr Paul Wang, Director, Techno-Entrepreneurship Core, The University of Hong Kong
  • Mr Kenny Oktavius, CEO & Co-founder, PointFit Technology
  • Ms Edith Yeung, General Partner, Race Capital 

Moderator

  • Dr Alan Cheung, Chief Director, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited

 

Related Links:

Hong Kong Means Business
https://hkmb.hktdc.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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Here from exhibitors and buyers at 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong International Optical Fair and the 17th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair about how the fairs facilitate connections between suppliers and distributors from around the world, the ease of exhibiting and participating in HKTDC fairs, and Hong Kong’s advantages as a springboard for international companies’ business expansion across the Chinese Mainland and other Asian markets.

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Hong Kong Means Business
https://hkmb.hktdc.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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Hong Kong has always been an open international community where people strive to make their lives better. HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma recently spoke with James E. Thompson, Chairman of Crown Worldwide Group, to share insights on Hong Kong’s unique strengths and what makes up the Lion Rock Spirit that has always allowed Hong Kong to emerge stronger from difficult times.

Related Links:

Hong Kong Means Business
https://hkmb.hktdc.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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The GoGBA digital platforms are exclusively designed to aggregate the business and trade information on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). A free and useful business toolkit, the GoGBA digital platforms offer a comprehensive resource hub for the numerous favourable policies and subsidies offered by the GBA cities. 

The GoGBA digital platforms, available in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese, are available on website portal and mini-programme on WeChat (a widely used messaging platform in the Chinese Mainland). The GoGBA one-stop platform, with both its online presence as well as 11 physical GoGBA Business Support Centres, aptly facilitates cross-border merchants in conducting business and travelling in the GBA.

Related Links:

Hong Kong Means Business
https://hkmb.hktdc.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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Here from exhibitors and buyers at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and Eco Expo Asia 2025 about how the fairs brought together buyers and importers from all over the world, Hong Kong’s IP protection system and advantages as a key hub of the Greater Bay Area, and how the HKTDC Marketplace App facilitates connection between global suppliers and buyers.

Related Links:

Hong Kong Means Business
https://hkmb.hktdc.com

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com

HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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