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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.
February 12, 2026
Tokyo ETO holds reception in Seoul to strengthen economic and people-to-people ties
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo (Tokyo ETO) held a reception in Seoul on February 12, to promote Hong Kong's latest developments and to strengthen bilateral economic ties and people-to-people exchanges. More than 150 guests attended the event, including representatives from the local government, business, academia, media and cultural sectors.
February 10, 2026
Hong Kong's single-family offices total surpasses 3 380, injecting over $10 billion annually into local economy
Over 3 380 single-family offices were in operation in Hong Kong as of the end of 2025, according to the Market Study on the Family Office Landscape in Hong Kong commissioned by InvestHK and conducted by Deloitte, representing an increase of about 680 offices over the past two years, equivalent to a growth of more than 25 per cent.
January 26, 2026
Asian Financial Forum assembles global financial and business leaders to co-create new horizons amid evolving landscape
The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) opened with the theme "Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape." The forum gathered heavyweight speakers from around the world to exchange insights on the latest developments in the financial market and to explore ways to foster co-operation among economies to gain mutual benefits in times of change.
