What's New
October 16, 2024
Policy Address: Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee announced his third Policy Address entitled "Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together", setting out a range of initiatives to create new impetus for economic development, improve people's livelihood and enhance their quality of life.
October 16, 2024
Hong Kong ranks as the world's freest economies
According to the Economic Freedom of the World 2024 Annual Report published by the Fraser Institute, Hong Kong ranks as the world's freest economies among 165 economies, up by one place from last year.
September 24, 2024
Hong Kong rose to third place globally in Global Financial Centres Index
Hong Kong ranked third globally in the latest edition of Global Financial Centres Index Report published by the Z/Yen from the United Kingdom and the China Development Institute from Shenzhen, moving up one place from the March issue of the index this year.
September 20, 2024
Hong Kong soars in World Talent Ranking 2024
Hong Kong has jumped seven places to No. 9 globally in the World Talent Ranking 2024 published by the International Institute for Management Development, returning to the top 10 for the first time since 2016.
August 29, 2024
HKETO promotes Hong Kong as talent hub and city full of opportunities in Seoul
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office held a networking luncheon in Seoul on 29 August to promote Hong Kong's advantages as a talent hub and the vast opportunities ahead as the gateway to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
August 28, 2024
HKETO holds reception in Seoul to update Korean guests on latest I&T developments of Hong Kong and opportunities of GBA
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office held a reception in Seoul on 28 August to update some 250 guests from various sectors in Korea on the latest developments in Hong Kong's innovation and technology landscape, as well as the opportunities available through Hong Kong as a gateway to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
June 26, 2024
HKETO promotes Hong Kong as premier logistics hub for Korean companies in Seoul
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Logistics Association jointly held a networking event in Seoul, on 26 June to promote Hong Kong’s advantages as a premier logistics hub in Asia, and a gateway for trade between Mainland China and the rest of the world.
June 18, 2024
Hong Kong rose to rank fifth in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024
In the latest World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024 published by the International Institute for Management Development, Hong Kong's ranking improved by two places to fifth globally.
May 10, 2024
Business Luncheon Seminar: “Hong Kong, Gateway to Success in Business and Investment” held in Seoul
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office supported a business luncheon seminar jointly held by Invest Hong Kong and Korea International Trade Association on 10 May in Seoul to update some 200 guests from the Korean business community on the investment and business opportunities available in Hong Kong.
February 28, 2024
2024-25 Budget: Advance with Confidence, Seize Opportunities, Strive for High-quality Development
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, unveiled on 28 February the 2024-25 Budget, which presents a series of measures aimed at bolstering confidence and creating favourable conditions for recovery. These include continuing to attract enterprises, capital and talent on all fronts, as well as providing assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
February 22, 2024
Art March 2024
Art March 2024 was launched on 22 February, highlighting a series of mega arts and cultural events that will take place in Hong Kong.
October 28, 2023
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performs in Seoul
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performed with Korean violinist Inmo Yang at the Seoul Arts Center in Seoul on 28 October as the first stop of their Korean tour.
September 22, 2023
Experimental Cantonese Opera "Farewell my Concubine" presented at National Gugak Center in Seoul
Jointly presented by the National Gugak Center and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District Xiqu Centre staged two performances - Experimental Cantonese Opera "Farewell my Concubine" at the National Gugak Center in Seoul on 20 and 21 September.
