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September 2, 2026
Tokyo ETO and InvestHK host Korean business delegation to drive cross-border innovation and Northern Metropolis opportunities
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo), in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and with the support of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Hong Kong, organised a Korean I&T delegation to Hong Kong, comprising 12 promising Korean companies specialising in AI, software and robotics. The delegation visited Hong Kong from August 31 to September 2, with the aim of gaining first-hand experience of Hong Kong’s dynamic I&T ecosystem and exploring business opportunities for expanding into the Hong Kong market.
September 1, 2026
Cy Leo to Perform in Seoul in October
A cross-genre chromatic harmonica virtuoso, composer and singer-songwriter from Hong Kong, Cy Leo will bring his project “TWO WORLDS IN ONE” to Seoul on 9 October at Oryu Art Center, with the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. Curated by Cy Leo, the project explores the possibilities of the harmonica through a unique blend of jazz, pop and world music, combining innovative harmonica sounds with vocals. The performance will feature special guest appearances by Ashley Lin, Sunwoo Jung-a, and the Seoul Harmonica Orchestra.
July 27, 2026
Tokyo ETO supports Sing Fai Belt & Road Cultural Exchange – Seoul Premier
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo supported “Sing Fai Belt & Road Cultural Exchange - Seoul Premier” on 25 July. The Sing Fai Cantonese Opera Promotion Association presented two Cantonese opera performances at Yearimdang Art Hall in Seoul, featuring young talented performers from Hong Kong, to promote cultural exchange between Hong Kong and Korea while showcasing the unique charm of Cantonese opera to Korean audiences.
June 26, 2026
Tokyo ETO brings Hong Kong cinematic charm to Seoul audiences
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo attended the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Seoul organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) on 26 June. Held from 26 June to 5 July, the presentation features screenings of a number of Hong Kong films for local audiences, with a view to promoting Hong Kong film culture and fostering cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea.
June 18, 2026
Hong Kong rises to rank second globally in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026
Hong Kong’s global competitiveness rose to second place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, marking its third consecutive year of improvement and its highest ranking since 2019. The city ranked second worldwide in government efficiency and third in business efficiency.
June 18, 2026
Hong Kong's higher education system hits new level, consolidating city's position as international education hub
Hong Kong’s universities achieved strong results in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027, with the University of Hong Kong maintaining 11th place globally and seven of the eight UGC-funded universities improving their rankings. Notably, the Chinese University of Hong Kong rose 14 places to 18th, marking the first time that two Hong Kong universities have entered the world’s top 20, while the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University also advanced significantly.
June 5, 2026
CE: Central Asia visit yields fruitful results and opens up new opportunities for co-operation between Hong Kong and Central Asia
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, led a business delegation comprising representatives from Hong Kong and mainland enterprises on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Concluding the trip, Mr Lee said the visit had yielded fruitful results, including the strengthening of ties with the two Central Asian countries and the signing of 15 memoranda of understanding and agreements covering areas such as commerce, education, and development projects.
May 24, 2026
CE extends congratulations on successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft
China’s Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft was successfully launched, separated from the rocket as planned, and entered its designated orbit. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, warmly congratulated the team on the successful mission, and paid tribute while extending his best wishes to the crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload specialist from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
March 27, 2026
Tokyo ETO holds reception in Seoul to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo organised a networking reception in Seoul, Korea on March 27, for delegates of the Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association visiting Korea to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea and underscore Hong Kong's position as an events capital in Asia. Over 50 participants from the arts and culture sectors attended.
