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HKTE visits New Zealand and Australia to attract talent
The Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), Mr Felix Chan, led a delegation to New Zealand and Australia from 29 July to 7 August to attract local talent to pursue their careers in Hong Kong. The delegation visited five top-100 universities in Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney, organising promotional events and participating in career fairs to introduce Hong Kong’s talent admission schemes and career prospects. HKETO Sydney co-hosted one of the events at the University of Auckland together with HKTE and Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association to promote “Study in Hong Kong” initiative and attract New Zealand students to consider working or further study in Hong Kong after graduation. HKTE also co-organised start-up roundtables with Invest Hong Kong in Melbourne and Sydney to promote entrepreneurship and financing opportunities in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The visit focused particularly on attracting talent in biotechnology and professional services, supporting Hong Kong’s development as an international hub for high-calibre talent.
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HKSAR Government welcomes new measures for further deepening co-operation between Hong Kong and Mainland markets
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on 3 August a series of new measures to deepen co-operation and coordinated development between the Hong Kong and Mainland financial markets. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, said that the measures announced will strengthen cross-boundary financing and connectivity between Hong Kong and Mainland financial markets. Leveraging the unique advantages of “One Country, Two Systems”, Hong Kong will continue to facilitate capital flows, promote Renminbi internationalisation and support the country’s financial opening-up. The HKSAR Government will also align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international financial centre.
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District Forums held for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address
The Government launched public consultations for Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address in June, and has since held a series of consultation sessions to gather views from different sectors. The Chief Executive of HKSAR, Mr John Lee, led Principal Officials to attend two District Forums in August to listen to public views on key priorities, including the Northern Metropolis, economic and trade development, innovation and technology, regional co-operation, people’s livelihoods, and the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism. Mr Lee said the views collected would help the Government formulate Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, map out Hong Kong’s overall development blueprint and set priorities for key policy initiatives.
More details on District Forum held on 2 August here.
More details on District Forum held on 9 August here. |
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World-class football takes centre stage in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 concluded in spectacular fashion at Kai Tak Stadium, with Italian giants Juventus defeating English Premier League side Chelsea 1-0 to lift The Herbalgy Trophy on 5 August. More than 43,500 fans attended the match, with Juventus star Edon Zhegrova scoring the winner in the 68th minute. Across two exciting matches (the other being Manchester City vs. FC Internazionale Milano), the festival attracted nearly 90,000 spectators, showcasing Hong Kong’s appeal as a world-class destination for major international sporting events. |
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Hong Kong students visit Hong Kong House in Sydney
HKETO Sydney welcomed a delegation from Kowloon Tong School (Primary Section) to Hong Kong House on 7 August as part of their visit to Australia. The Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, met with the bright and enthusiastic group of young ambassadors from Hong Kong and shared how HKETO works to strengthen ties between Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand through trade and investment promotion, talent attraction, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. He also introduced the history and significance of Hong Kong House, and encouraged the students to make the most of their exchange experience, embrace different cultures and share Hong Kong’s unique stories with their new friends. The visit concluded with a guided tour of Hong Kong House and a lively musical performance by the students, showcasing the confidence, talent and energy of Hong Kong’s younger generation.
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Celebrating East–West harmony through music
HKETO Sydney supported the “Harmony between Human and Nature – A East–West Music Concert”, presented by the Arts and Culture Association for Mindful Souls, in Sydney on 13 August and Brisbane on 14 August. The concert brought together Eastern and Western musical traditions, with traditional Chinese instruments including the huqin, dizi, sheng, guzheng and ruan alongside the piano, cello and violin. The programme featured classical masterpieces, movie soundtracks, animation themes and Chinese folk songs, showcasing the richness of cultural exchange through music. Speaking at the Sydney concert, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, highlighted Hong Kong’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape, supported by world-class venues and major international events. He noted that the city welcomed nearly 50 million visitors and hosted more than 240 mega events in 2025, reflecting Hong Kong’s growing appeal as a global destination for arts, culture and major events. The concert also provided an opportunity to strengthen cultural connections and friendship between Hong Kong and Australia. |
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HKETO Sydney celebrates business excellence at HKABA NSW Business Awards
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, joined business and community leaders at the Business Awards Gala Dinner 2026 hosted by the New South Wales Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association (HKABA) on 21 August in Sydney, celebrating the achievements of businesses and individuals contributing to stronger ties between Hong Kong and New South Wales. Speaking to some 280 guests, Mr Chong highlighted Hong Kong’s strong economic performance and its unique role as a two-way gateway connecting Australian businesses with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the wider Chinese Mainland market, while supporting Mainland enterprises to expand into Australia and other international markets. He also highlighted the exciting opportunities ahead in the Greater Bay Area and Northern Metropolis, spanning innovation and technology, financial and professional services, education, healthcare, logistics, infrastructure and green development. Mr Chong thanked HKABA for its longstanding contribution to strengthening the Hong Kong-Australia business relationship and reaffirmed the HKETO Sydney’s commitment to working with its partners to create new opportunities for businesses in Hong Kong, Australia and the wider region. |
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Strengthening HK-SA ties through arts and aviation
HKETO Sydney supported a dinner reception in Adelaide on 25 August celebrating the co-production of “Hansel and Gretel” by State Opera South Australia and Opera Hong Kong, as well as the resumption of seasonal direct flights between Hong Kong and Adelaide. Co-hosted by HKETO Sydney, State Opera South Australia, Adelaide Airport and Cathay Pacific, the event brought together guests from government, business and the arts. Speaking at the reception, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, highlighted the strong ties between Hong Kong and South Australia across business, education, tourism and culture, and Hong Kong’s unique role as an East-meets-West centre for international art and cultural exchanges. Premier of South Australia Hon Peter Malinauskas MP and other senior government officials also attended the reception. The “Hansel and Gretel” co-production, which premiered in Adelaide in August and will travel to Hong Kong in 2027, showcases the creative collaboration between Hong Kong and Australia and the growing cultural connections between the two places. |
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A wave of Hong Kong creativity across Australia
Hong Kong creativity is making waves in Australia with artist Ms Prudence Mak’s “Wave of Life” ink art exhibition tour in Sydney and Melbourne, supported by HKETO Sydney. Following its Sydney showcase from 21 to 24 August, the exhibition travelled to Melbourne, where an opening ceremony was held on 27 August, with the exhibition continuing until 6 September. Speaking at the Melbourne opening, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, highlighted the growing cultural connections between Hong Kong and Melbourne, including collaborations involving the West Kowloon Cultural District and museums and universities in Melbourne. He reaffirmed the HKSAR Government’s commitment to supporting arts and cultural development and promoting Hong Kong’s creative talent internationally. Through exhibitions such as “Wave of Life”, HKETO Sydney continues to foster cultural exchange and create opportunities for Australian audiences to discover Hong Kong’s dynamic arts scene. |
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WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 (Hong Kong)
The WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 brings World Rugby's international women's competition to Hong Kong for the first time. To be held on 13, 19 and 26 September, six nations will compete at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground: Hong Kong China, Brazil, Fiji, the Netherlands, Samoa and Spain. Each matchday is a triple-header, with three international matches back-to-back and nine matches over the series. Hong Kong China will play Brazil, Fiji and Samoa. Results will help shape the qualification pathway to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 in Australia.
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Hong Kong Fashion Fest (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong is set to turn up the style as the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest returns from 1 to 14 September under the theme “Rhythm of the Heart”. Bringing together eight flagship programmes organised by six industry organisations at landmarks across the city, the festival will showcase Hong Kong and Asia’s fashion creativity while fostering international exchange, collaboration and business opportunities. This year, Hong Kong Fashion Fest will join forces with CENTRESTAGE for the first time, alongside highlights including Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2026, Fashion Summit (HK) 2026, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala and the Hong Kong Denim Festival. The two-week celebration will bring together designers, brands and industry leaders from around the world, further reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an Asian fashion hub and an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
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Asia+ Festival 2026 (Hong Kong)
The annual Asia+ Festival will return in September to November 2026, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Asia and Belt and Road regions through arts and cultural exchange. Presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the festival will feature an exciting line-up of stage performances, exhibitions and an outdoor carnival, bringing together outstanding artists and troupes from around the world and showcasing Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
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