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September 30, 2026
Tokyo ETO joins International Education & Career Fair to promote Hong Kong as an International Education Hub
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo organised a stand-alone booth and delivered a presentation at the International Education & Career Fair held at COEX in Seoul on 19 and 20 September, engaging with prospective students and parents in Korea. Meantime, Hong Kong’s universities continue to perform strongly in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, with five institutions ranked among the global top 100.
September 16, 2026
Policy Address: A Strategic Vision for a Bright New Era, Driving Reform and Boosting Development, Unleashing Opportunities and Enhancing Livelihood
Chief Executive John Lee delivered his fifth Policy Address, entitled “A Strategic Vision for a Bright New Era, Driving Reform and Boosting Development, Unleashing Opportunities and Enhancing Livelihood”. Based on the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026–2030), the Policy Address puts forward a series of measures to create new development opportunities and enhance people’s well-being.
September 16, 2026
Government announces the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030)
The government announced the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026–2030). Chief Executive John Lee said, “This inaugural Five-Year Plan for Hong Kong is of monumental significance. It is not only an action agenda for Hong Kong to better capitalise on the combined advantages arising from national and international opportunities, but also a pathway to continuously enhancing social well-being.”
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.
