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Hear from business leaders from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and around the world about how the Asian Financial Forum 2026 brought together top industry players, financial officials, investors and representatives from multilateral organisations, financial institutions and research institutes to deepen cross-border cooperation and explore collaboration opportunties in areas including sustainability, wellness and fintech.

 

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The HKTDC has long positioned the Asian Financial Forum as a vital platform for facilitating international investment and driving substantive cooperation, proactively connecting enterprises with potential partners and providing business‑matching opportunities.

At this year’s AFF, Hong Kong food‑tech company Techvalue International and Australia’s Gryph Holdings signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture that will launch innovative plant‑based products that can be prepared instantly with either cold or hot water. The collaboration was facilitated by the HKTDC Sydney Office, building on business connections the two parties developed through previous editions of AFF. The joint venture will first introduce its products in Papua New Guinea before gradually expanding into the Australian and New Zealand markets.

E-Fund (HK), one of China’s largest comprehensive fund managers, also signed a MoU with Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) during this year’s AFF for their cross-border investment and promotion between both parties, highlighting Hong Kong’s advantages as a connector of opportunities in the Chinese Mainland and the Middle East region.

 

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viAct, a leading AI company specializing in ESG solutions, empowers governments and industries with AI-powered tools for streamlined administration and enhanced safety. Our trading and sales network spans the globe, with operations in Singapore, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom. 

Our Scenario-based Vision Intelligence platform, proven in hundreds of deployments since 2016, transforms visual data into actionable intelligence for improved decision-making and risk mitigation. 

For more details, please visit: https://www.viat.ai

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Archireef Limited is a nature-tech company providing an end-to-end, compliance-ready platform for ocean-related nature risk mitigation and adaptation. We combine nature strategy and diagnostics, eco-engineering built products, scientific monitoring, and regulatory-grade reporting into a single integrated offering aligned with frameworks such as IFC Performance Standard 6 (PS6) and TNFD. This enables clients to move from risk identification and site assessment to measurable biodiversity outcomes and defensible disclosures - reducing permitting and financing friction while strengthening long-term asset resilience.

Our solutions include 3D-printed Reef Tiles and modular Eco SeaWall Panels, designed to enhance habitat recovery and ecological performance on urban and industrial shorelines. Archireef works with governments, developers, port operators, and corporates, with an active pipeline across the GCC and Asia spanning ports, waterfront developments, energy and utilities, and lender-regulated projects.

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URBIS Limited was established in Hong Kong in 1977, and opened an office in Shanghai in 2004. URBIS has since undertaken over 2,500 projects ranging in scope from major strategic regional planning studies to design of small private gardens. Projects have included new town planning studies, landscape and recreation studies, major reclamation projects, urban renewal studies, golf and resort planning and design, and detailed design and construction supervision of a wide range of landscape projects for both public and private sector clients. 

URBIS employs over 70 staff in Hong Kong (head office) and Shanghai. All key staff are experts in their own fields with a dedication to produce products of the highest calibre. Professions represented within the company include Landscape Architects, Planners, Architects, Urban Designers, Horticulturists and Certified Arborists. URBIS operates a quality assurance system certified under ISO 9001:2015. 

URBIS has carried out more than 200 urban planning and landscape projects in China including Macau, most Provinces and the biggest cities. Renowned projects include Chengdu Taikoo Li Daci Temple; Guangzhou PARC Central; Beijing Wanliu World Plaza, Macau Grand Lisboa Palace Resort and The Venetian Macau. 

URBIS has been involved in many non-Hong Kong investment projects such as the Qiddiya Race Course in Qiddiya, The Lagoons in Dubai, The Sanctuary Ho Tram Resort in Thailand and VietinBank Business Centre in Vietnam. 

URBIS’ dedication to creating landscapes and environments of the highest quality has been widely recognised, with more than 250 local and international awards.

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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.

Speakers

  • 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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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

 

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Hear from participants at the 15th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum), the 17th Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) and DesignInspire 2025 about how the events bring together companies including innovative start-ups from all over the world to explore collaboration opportunities, and the advantages of Hong Kong as the preferred “go global” platform for Chinese Mainland companies.

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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.

Speakers

  • 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

 

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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

 

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Hong Kong Means Business
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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