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- HKTDC Study Sees Promise in Indonesian MarketFast-Expanding Middle Class Comparable to Brazil or Russia
1 April, 2008 – As ASEAN’s largest economy and the fourth-most populated country in the world, Indonesia offers an alternative production base for labour intensive industries and an emerging market for Hong Kong products, according to a recent study conducted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Hong Kong, EU Business Leaders Meet in 9th PlenaryEU Expertise Called on for Hong Kong Infrastructure Development
28 March 2008 – International business opportunities highlighted the Hong Kong/European Union and European Union/Hong Kong Business Co-operation Committees’ 9th Plenary Session, held today in Hong Kong.
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- FILMART 2008 Attracts Record Number of BuyersInternational Players High on Hong Kong Film and TV Industry
26 March 2008 – Nearly 4,200 industry professionals – a record number – attended the 12th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) last week.
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Outlook Bright for Entertainment IndustryInternational Survey Results Released at FILMART 2008
20 March 2008 – Prospects for the film and entertainment industry are bright, according to an industry survey of exhibitors and buyers attending the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF).
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- International Accent Highlights 3rd Hong Kong Music FairFair's Musical Doors Open to Industry Professionals and Public
19 March 2008 – The 3rd Hong Kong Music Fair opened today with about 70 exhibitors from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, Germany, Korea and Singapore. Record companies, new media content providers, music portals and mobile and hardware manufacturers, along with music industry artists and other professionals, are taking part in the three-day fair, which continues until 21 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- 4th Entertainment Expo Hong Kong Opens with FanfareGala Ceremony and Asian Film Awards Kick-Off Month-Long Celebration of Film, TV, Music and Digital Entertainment
17 March 2008 – Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2008 opened today with all the fanfare attached to Asia’s leading entertainment industry event.
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Inaugural Hong Kong International Wine Expo to open in August, 2008
March 11, 2008 – Hong Kong is poised to develop its wine trading business after the abolishment of duties on wine, beer and all alcoholic beverages, with the exception of spirits, as announced by the Financial Secretary, John Tsang in his recent budget speech.
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Record Number of Buyers Attracted to 25th Jewellery ShowJewellery Buyers from Emerging Markets up 30 Per Cent this Year
March 9, 2008 – A record number of buyers attended the 25th edition of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, which concluded yesterday. A total of 31,333 buyers took in the show, the third-largest of its kind in the world.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Extending the Supply Chain with Added Value,TDC Chief Economist Urges Hong Kong
March 7, 2008 ?V Growing offshore trade will enhance rather than diminish Hong Kong??s role as a provider of high-quality trade-supporting services, while some Hong Kong companies choose to expand their activities beyond manufacturing, according to survey studies just released in the latest issue of Hong Kong Trade Quarterly by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC).
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Hong Kong Jewellery Fair Opens with New Exhibitor RecordWorld's 3rd Largest Jewellery Show Celebrates 25th Anniversary
March 4, 2008 – The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the world’s third-largest jewellery fair, opened today with 2,306 exhibitors from around the world – a new fair record. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC), the fair continues through March 8 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- TDC Chairman Welcomes Today's Budget ProposalsHong Kong to hold International Wine Expo Later this Year
February 27, 2008 – Jack So, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC), welcomes the initiatives announced today by Financial Secretary John Tsang in his budget speech.
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- 4th Entertainment Expo Hong Kong to Showcase Nine EventsHong Kong Entertainment Ambassador Tony Leung "Proud to be Involved"
February 25, 2008 – Film, television, music and digital entertainment enjoyed a bright spotlight at today’s press conference for the 4th Entertainment Expo Hong Kong, which takes place March 17 to April 13. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Frederick Ma and Hong Kong Entertainment Ambassador Tony Leung, along with top entertainment industry representatives, presided over the press conference.
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Education & Careers Expo Opens with more than 500 ExhibitorsCorporate and Government Job Vacancies Featured at Expo
February 21, 2008 – More than 500 educational institutions, government departments, commercial organisations and professional bodies are taking part in the 18th Education and Careers Expo, which opened today and continues until February 24, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- World's 3rd Largest Jewellery Fair Celebrates Silver JubileeSpotlight on Jewellery Parades and Design Competitions
February 19, 2008 – The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the 3rd largest of its kind in the world, will be held March 4-8 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Close to 2,300 exhibitors from 46 countries and regions will showcase all kinds of dazzling jewellery items at the trade fair.
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Ninth Jewellery Design Competition Presents Fresh TalentSparkling, innovative jewellery designs enchant international buyers
February 19, 2008 – Results of the 9th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition were announced today at a press briefing for the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. Under the theme of “Colour of the World”, winning designs of the Open and Student Group stood out from 400 competition entries, presenting joyful and energetic jewellery styles for the modern woman.
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT