Hong Kong Rises to World's No.3 Most Competitive Economy
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2025) - Hong Kong has moved up two places to rank as the world's third most competitive economy, marking the second successive year that the city has jumped two places in the global rankings to reach its highest position since 2019. The World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025 (WCY 2025), published (June 17) by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD), assessed 69 economies around the world. Hong Kong made gains in all the...
2025-06-19 7:38 AM EDT
InvestHK conclut une visite fructueuse au Canada afin d'approfondir les liens économiques et commerciaux
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - 18 juin 2025) - Le directeur général adjoint de la promotion des investissements à Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), M. Charles Ng, a conclu aujourd'hui (14 juin) sa visite au Canada, où il a approfondi les liens économiques et commerciaux avec les investisseurs et les entreprises canadiens. Directeur général adjoint de la pr
2025-06-18 2:21 AM EDT
HKSTP Teams Up with HKU and CUHK Medical Schools to Showcase Hong Kong's Life & Health Innovations at BIO International Convention
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2025) - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with InvestHK, led 16 prominent life and health technology companies to BIO 2025, the world's largest biotechnology event, held in Boston, USA, from June 16 to 19. This year marks the first time HKSTP joined forces with Hong Kong's two leading medical faculties--the LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese...
2025-06-17 8:15 AM EDT
InvestHK Concludes Fruitful Canada Visit to Deepen Economic and Business Ties
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2025) - Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng today (June 14) concluded his visit to Canada, deepening economic and business ties with Canadian investors and enterprises. Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng today (June 14) concluded his visit to Canada. Photo shows Mr Ng (left); Partner at DS
2025-06-17 5:52 AM EDT
Our Water Season 2 Launches in London, Advancing Shanghai-London Dialogue on Future Waterfronts
Shanghai, China--(Newsfile Corp. - June 13, 2025) - The second season of Our Water: Flowing from Shanghai - Intercultural Dialogues Among World Cities officially launched on June 10 along the Thames River in London, ushering in a new chapter of collaboration between Shanghai and London focused on waterfront development, cultural exchange, and sustainable urban growth. More than 140 participants from both countries attended, including leaders in finance, urban planning and the creative...
2025-06-13 5:38 AM EDT
HKSTP Delegation Debut at VivaTech 2025 Paris
Hong Kong SAR and Paris, France--(Newsfile Corp. - June 13, 2025) - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is leading 18 of Hong Kong's brightest innovators in AI and robotics, healthtech, greentech and fintech in its first-ever delegation to VivaTech 2025, Europe's largest startup and tech showcase held in Paris. The delegation joins a strong showcase of startups at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
2025-06-13 12:09 AM EDT
How a Chinese Copper Art Workshop from Jiande Wins Hearts, Applause in Florence
Florence, Italy--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2025) - From April 25 to May 1, the 89th Florence International Handicraft Fair in Italy was held. Tongshifu, a company from east China's Jiande City, stood out among more than 530 exhibitors worldwide with its exquisite copper artworks and received extensive attention. Cannot view this video? Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqYMzlboDWI At the dazzling booth of Tongshifu, every piece, from delicate an
2025-06-11 6:29 AM EDT
InvestHK pour renforcer ses liens économiques avec les investisseurs et les entreprises canadiens
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - 11 juin 2025) - Le directeur général adjoint de la promotion des investissements à Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), M. Charles Ng, entamera sa visite de service au Canada du 8 au 14 juin afin d'approfondir les liens économiques avec les investisseurs et les entreprises canadiens. « Hong Kong et le Canada partagent depuis longtemps une relation d'investissement solide et mutuellement bénéfique. En 2023, le Canada se classait au huitième rang des principales sources...
2025-06-11 3:11 AM EDT
InvestHK to Deepen Economic Ties with Canadian Investors and Businesses
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2025) - Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng will commence his duty visit to Canada from June 8 to 14 to deepen economic ties with Canadian investors and businesses. "Hong Kong and Canada have long shared a strong and mutually beneficial investment relationship. In 2023, Canada ranked eighth among the major sources of inward direct investment into Hong Kong, contributing over US$34 billion. At...
2025-06-11 3:09 AM EDT
Shan Jixiang: Fujian's Marine Culture Has Made Tremendous Contributions to the Development of Global Civilization
Fuzhou, China--(Newsfile Corp. - June 7, 2025) - Fujian recently launched the "Marine Culture in Fujian" campaign, inviting experts to express their perspectives on the province's successful marine culture. In this video, Shan Jixiang (Director of the Expert Committee of the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and Director of the Academic Committee of the Palace Museum) and several foreign students visited the traditional village of Wulin in Jinjiang, Quanzhou. They discovered the distinct charm...
2025-06-07 8:53 PM EDT
OPPO Licenses Cellular Standard-Essential Patents to Volkswagen Group for Connected Vehicles
Shenzhen, China--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2025) - Leading smart device company OPPO today announced the signing of a global patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (hereafter referred to as Volkswagen) to license OPPO's cellular standard-essential patents portfolio to the group, including 5G. Under the agreement, OPPO's cellular standard-essential patents will be licensed to Volkswagen to enhance user experiences for its connected vehicle offerings across its global...
2025-06-05 4:27 AM EDT
OPPO and the UEFA Champions League Final: Powering Football Innovation On and Off the Pitch
Munich, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - June 1, 2025) - The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season reached its spectacular conclusion on 31 May at Munich Football Arena. As the Official Smartphone Product Partner of the prestigious competition for the third consecutive year, OPPO celebrated the event with a series of football-related CSR programs and cultural activations around the final as well as reaffirming its commitment to supporting football through innovation in technology and social...
2025-06-01 9:45 AM EDT
Hong Kong-headquartered International Mediation Body Established
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - May 31, 2025) - International mediation marked a significant milestone yesterday (May 30) with the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). The IOMed, with its headquarters in Hong Kong, is the world's first inter-governmental international legal organisation devoted to the use of mediation in resolving international disputes. More than 80 countries and about 20 international organisations, including the United Nations, sent...
2025-05-31 3:35 AM EDT
CGTN: Sci-Fi Becomes Reality: China's Groundbreaking Humanoid Fighting Championship Captivates Global Audiences
Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2025) - China Media Group (CMG) unveiled the world's inaugural humanoid robot fighting competition on Sunday in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, marking a milestone in robotics innovation. Cannot view this video? Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVTCXe-0798 Dubbed the "Mech Combat Arena Competition," this high-energy event showcased robots engaging in choreographed combat, performing
2025-05-28 5:59 AM EDT
Last Call! Global Startups to Get on Board EPIC 2025
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2025) - The 9th Elevator Pitch International Competition (EPIC 2025), organised by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), has only 3 weeks left for global startups with their anchor in FinTech, and new tech tracks Digital Health and Green Tech, to respond to the call of one of Asia's largest innovation arenas. Participants will 60-second pitch their way to business matching and investment opportunities for a lift towards success.
2025-05-28 4:36 AM EDT
Hong Kong and Middle East: Partnering for Success
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - May 24, 2025) - Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, hailed as a "success" his recent visit to the Middle East (May 10-15), where he led a delegation of more than 50 business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Mainland China on a visit to Qatar and Kuwait. Cannot view this video? Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3gJtAjWszA "This Middle East visit has elevated H
2025-05-24 8:14 AM EDT
OPPO and Discovery Channel Bring Global Celebration Moments to Life on the World Day for Cultural Diversity
Shenzhen, China--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2025) - In celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, OPPO reaffirms its commitment to cultural preservation and cross-cultural understanding through its global initiative Culture in a Shot, in partnership with Discovery Channel. Launched in 2024, this global initiative enters its second year and has documented cultures in 15 countries, continuing its mission to celebrate and preserve cultural diversity through...
2025-05-22 6:33 AM EDT
Hong Kong and Kuwait: Partnering for Success
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - A delegation of more than 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and Mainland China, led by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, concluded a fruitful visit to Kuwait yesterday (May 14), reaching a raft of bilateral accords and paving the way for closer links between Hong Kong and Middle East. "We are here to better understand the opportunities of Kuwaiti business and investment. To explore how Hong Kong,...
2025-05-15 8:42 AM EDT
CGTN: Peng Liyuan and Brazil's First Lady Visit NCPA in Beijing, Vow to Deepen Cultural Exchange
Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2025) - The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on Tuesday welcomed Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Rosangela Lula da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as CGTN reported. CGTN photo Rosangela is accompanying the Brazilian president on his state visit to China. Peng and Rosangela ap
2025-05-14 11:52 AM EDT
Hong Kong and Qatar: Partnering for Success
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - May 13, 2025) - Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s Chief Executive John Lee is leading a delegation of over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and Mainland China to Qatar and Kuwait to forge closer connections and promote the city's advantages to the Middle East. This historic visit marks the first time that Mainland entrepreneurs have joined an official overseas Hong Kong delegation. "The composition of the delegation demonstrates Hong Kong's...
2025-05-13 9:40 AM EDT