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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).
May 18, 2026
Nine industry leaders including Hyundai Motor Group sign landmark hydrogen MOU to drive Hong Kong's green economy
At the opening of the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026, nine pioneering companies from Korea, the Chinese Mainland, France, and Hong Kong - including Hyundai Motor Group - signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on hydrogen ecosystem building, marking a major step toward advancing the city's green economy.
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.
March 26, 2026
Hong Kong records higher rating in Global Financial Centres Index and maintains third place globally
Z/Yen from the United Kingdom and the China Development Institute from Shenzhen published the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 39 Report on March 26. Hong Kong's overall rating increased further by one point to 765, maintaining third place globally and first place in Asia Pacific.
March 20, 2026
GoGlobal Task Force large-scale promotional event held in Beijing to help Mainland enterprises go global via Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global (GoGlobal Task Force) held its first large-scale promotional event in Beijing. The seminar, titled “Hong Kong’s Business Advantages Empowering Mainland Enterprises to Go Global,” explored how Mainland enterprises can leverage Hong Kong’s business advantages and opportunities to expand overseas.
February 25, 2026
Budget: Driving High-Quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance
Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled 2026–27 Budget, noting that the year marks the start of the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, and added that the country’s continued high-level two-way opening-up, along with advances in science, technology and innovation, has created new opportunities for Hong Kong. By leveraging its strong connectivity with both Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world, as well as its deep talent pool, the city will support enterprises in expanding into new markets.
