Hong Kong meets Central and Eastern Europe

HKETO Berlin promoted Hong Kong’s unique advantages and strategic roles at the seminar “Hong Kong’s strategic role amidst geopolitical tensions ” on 18 June in Munich, Germany.

Senior executives, investors, and experts from the business community as well as colleagues from InvestHK came together at the seminar for in-depth discussions on Hong Kong’s unique positions as a global financial, trade, and innovation hubs amidst evolving international dynamics.

HKETO Berlin's director, Indiana Wong highlighted that Hong Kong has proven itself to be a safe, stable and secure business and investment hub with abundant opportunities for German businesses.

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【Hong Kong's global competitiveness ranks second✨】

The latest World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2026 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) reaffirms Hong Kong as one of the most competitive economies in the world. Hong Kong’s global competitiveness has risen for the third consecutive year, up one place to second globally this year📈, the highest since 2019. Learn more from the image🔎

In the competitiveness factor “Government efficiency” Hong Kong continues to rank second globally, reflecting the HKSAR Government’s ongoing efforts to promote free and open, stable, predictable and business-friendly economic policies, as well as the international community’s trust in Hong Kong’s legal and regulatory environment. Hong Kong’s “Business efficiency” is ranked third globally, reflecting the strong support for industry development rendered by the city’s robust financial ecosystem, as well as the seamless alignment of the city’s business practices and environment with international best standards.

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HKETO Berlin supported the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) delegation visit to Bratislava, the Slovak Republic, from 16 - 17 June. The HKPC'’s European study mission aimed to promote investment and co-operation opportunities between Hong Kong and the Slovak Republic.

During the visit, the delegation met with senior representatives of the SARIO (Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency), as well as the National Innovation and Technology Centre, to promote Hong Kong's strengths in supply chain management and intellectual property protection.

HKETO Berlin's Director, Indiana Wong who joined the visit, met up with the Ministry of Finance to exchange views on finance and taxation matters as well as the Slovak University of Technology and Comenius University Bratislava to promote the "Study in Hong Kong" brand and explore strengthening higher education collaboration between the two places.

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According to the latest 2027 World University Rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), an international higher education institution, the eight universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC)🏛️ have achieved outstanding results, with five of them maintaining their positions among the world’s top 100💯.

While the University of Hong Kong has continued to hold its position at 11th in the world, the overall rankings of the other seven UGC-funded universities have all risen significantly compared to last year 📈. Notably, the Chinese University of Hong Kong rose 14 places to 18th. It represents the first time that two Hong Kong universities rank in the global top 20🎉. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology rose 11 places to 33rd, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University climbed four places to 50th, entering the world’s top 50 for the first time.

These achievements fully affirm the effectiveness of the HKSAR Government's steadfast investment in education and its full support through the UGC for institutions to continuously innovate, optimise, expand capacity, and enhance quality. The significant year-on-year rise in the overall rankings of institutions further validates Hong Kong's strong appeal as a premier hub for international high-end talent.

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Indiana Wong, HKETO Berlin's Director, joined as a speaker at a webinar organised by HEPA Hungarian Export Promotion Agency last week. During the webinar, he introduced Hong Kong's distinctive advantages under the "one country, two systems" policy and highlighted the favourable business and investment environment in Hong Kong, as well as the various advantages offered to companies and talented individuals.

InvestHK as well as the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park also presented insights into the market entry in Hong Kong and the innovation ecosystem respectively.

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HKETO Berlin highlights Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis and I&T sector at a conference in Chemnitz

At the "New Horizons in Future Technologies" conference in Chemnitz, Germany, on 28-29 May, HKETO Berlin showcased Hong Kong's ambitious advancements in innovation and technology, as well as the transformative Northern Metropolis development project.

The conference, which was co-hosted by the Industrieverein Sachsen, the German Global Trade Forum Berlin, and the University of Technology Chemnitz, brought together government officials, business leaders, academics, and diplomats.

During the event, the Director of HKETO Berlin, Indiana Wong, highlighted Hong Kong's plans for hydrogen development, illustrating its potential to transform industries and contribute to a sustainable future.

The conference sparked inspiring discussions on cutting-edge technologies while fostering valuable connections among participants from diverse sectors.

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Hong Kong Comic Con 2026

Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 at the HKCEC (May 29-31) brought the world-class Comic Con legacy to our city for the very first time. This was the ultimate convergence of film, comics, anime, gaming, and collectibles – an electrifying celebration created by fans for fans. It gave visitors a chance to immerse themselves in iconic franchise worlds, compete in high-energy e-sports tournaments, and discover incredible indie art at Artist Alley which shone a spotlight on HK’s brilliant creative community.

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Get ready for a new experience at Hong Kong International Airport! The expanded Terminal 2 (T2) officially opened (May 27), marking another milestone for the city's multi-award winning airport. Spanning 300,000 square metres, T2 is designed for leisure travel and offers a smoother, "smarter" experience, with eight check-in aisles, 68 express self-bag drop counters, 58 smart check-in kiosks and 108 hybrid check-in counters in the departures hall. From check-in to immigration clearance, every step is made more seamless with smart technology, further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a global aviation hub.

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According to the Global Wealth Report 2026 published by the Boston Consulting Group (May 27), Hong Kong is now the world's largest cross-boundary wealth management centre. The Report further projects that from 2025 to 2030, the cross-boundary wealth managed by Hong Kong will grow by 9% on average annually and maintain first place globally, fully affirming Hong Kong's position as a world-leading cross-boundary wealth management centre✨.

The National 15th Five-Year Plan clearly supports Hong Kong in strengthening its functions as an international asset and wealth management centre, which is also a key component of Hong Kong's “Finance +” development strategy. Leveraging the advantages of “one country, two systems”, complemented by free, open, transparent, and predictable economic policies as well as a stable and secure investment environment, and cross-market connectivity, Hong Kong is attracting more and more ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices to establish a presence and invest in the city.

Benefiting from the wealth generated by technological innovation and the rapid development of industries related to artificial intelligence, demand for asset and wealth management in the Mainland and the Asian region is set to grow at an accelerated pace. This is expected to open up greater room for development for Hong Kong's asset and wealth management sector.

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