HKTDC Kuala Lumpur

13/06/2026

🇦🇺🌏 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

Australia continues to be a key trading partner, supported by 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀. From consumer goods and food to resources and green solutions, trade flows are evolving alongside sustainability and resilience priorities.

For businesses, understanding Australia’s trade dynamics is essential to unlocking 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴‑𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 in the region.

👉 Read the full insights here:
https://newsbites.hktdc.com/markets/australia-trade/

The Australian Government releases its latest combined merchandise and services trade outlook in the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ International Trade:

12/06/2026

Over the course of six decades, the has facilitated growth and collaboration opportunities for businesses. Amid global challenges, the Council remains committed to helping businesses navigate the changing landscape and transform, while reinforcing Hong Kong's status as an international finance, business and investment hub and its dual role as a and super value-adder.

Discover a collection of success stories highlighting the comprehensive support the HKTDC provides to businesses, both large and small, through its anchor fairs and conferences, support programmes and promotions worldwide—all to help them realise their growth and expansion plans via the dynamic platform.

Access the booklet here: https://bit.ly/3PCsvH4

11/06/2026

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the launches the "Design Gallery on the Move" campaign, showcasing Hong Kong brands and design products to residents and visitors over three weeks and highlighting the creativity, diversity and vibrancy of Hong Kong design.

HKTDC Chairman Professor Frederick Ma said, "For six decades, the HKTDC has grown alongside Hong Kong enterprises, guided by a steadfast belief in proactively 'going global' and leading Hong Kong businesses to expand globally. As early as 1967, we travelled to Africa to promote Hong Kong products, converting a cargo truck into a mobile exhibition. Later, when we led the Hong Kong toy industry to participate in the renowned Nuremberg International Toy Fair in Germany but were unable to secure exhibition space, we set up a temporary showroom outside the venue using the same approach, bringing Hong Kong toys onto the international stage. This flexible, resilient and can-do attitude embodies the Lion Rock spirit of Hong Kong".

He added, "The 'Design Gallery on the Move' campaign carries forward this original vision by bringing original Hong Kong brands into communities across Hong Kong and showcasing the creativity and strengths of Hong Kong SMEs. Looking ahead, the HKTDC will continue to tell the story of brands and design, staying true to our mission over the past 60 years".

Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gu5HJyf5

10/06/2026

🇩🇪🔍𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Germany remains a key sourcing market, known for its 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. As global buyers prioritise reliability and compliance, German sourcing continues to stand out in sectors ranging from manufacturing and machinery to green technologies.

For businesses, understanding Germany’s sourcing landscape is essential to building 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴‑𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 in Europe.

👉 Read the full insights here:
https://newsbites.hktdc.com/trend/germany-sourcing/

German buyers and local traders are under acute pressure in 2026, and the numbers tell a sobering story. Sector growth has slowed to a modest 0.5% amid

10/06/2026

As the HKTDC marks its 60th anniversary, it celebrates six decades of advancing and fostering collaboration.

In this ever-changing landscape, the will continue to help businesses grow and connect with opportunities worldwide through the dynamic platform, while strengthening Hong Kong's status as an international finance, business and investment hub and reinforcing its dual role as a and super value-adder.

A series of themed initiatives will be launched to celebrate this milestone. Stay tuned!

09/06/2026

The business delegation led by Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee and organised by the visited Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, as part of a wider Central Asia mission aimed at strengthening , investment and regional connectivity.

HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma said, "Uzbekistan, as one of the fastest growing economies in Central Asia and an increasingly important hub along the , is undergoing significant economic transformation and infrastructure development, presenting immense potential for trade and investment collaboration. Through this visit, we aim to further strengthen Hong Kong's role as a superconnector and super value-adder, building on our unique advantages of internal and external connectivity to facilitate two-way flow of capital, technology and expertise. The HKTDC stands ready to connect potential partners through our comprehensive range of business matching, deal-making and market expansion services”.

08/06/2026

A business delegation led by Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee and organised by the visited Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. During the visit, 43 MoUs and announcements were signed, covering areas including and commerce, investment, financial services, technology, aviation and green finance. These agreements further strengthened trade, economic and industrial cooperation among Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and Kazakhstan, fully leveraging Hong Kong's unique role as the country's two-way services platform to support enterprises in tapping opportunities in Central Asia.

To promote business collaboration, the Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC jointly hosted a business luncheon, attracting more than 300 business leaders and senior officials. As part of the programme, the delegation also met with senior representatives from government bodies, chambers of commerce and major corporations. They exchanged views on strengthening bilateral trade ties and industrial collaboration and explored opportunities to leverage as a platform for broader regional cooperation. The delegation also visited Nazarbayev University, where President Xi Jinping first proposed the joint building of the Silk Road Economic Belt in 2013, marking the start of global collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Press release: https://lnkd.in/gjpUUtv7

07/06/2026

💎📊𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

The latest jewellery industry survey reveals how market players are responding to 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. As buying behaviour evolves, insights from the ground offer valuable direction for navigating the year ahead.

For businesses, understanding these survey findings is key to 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 in a competitive global jewellery market.

👉 Read the full insights here:
https://newsbites.hktdc.com/markets/jewellery-survey-2026/

To gauge sentiment towards the global jewellery market, a HKTDC survey was conducted among 1,507 of the jewellery buyers and exhibitors attending the

06/06/2026

🍷✨𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬

The global wine market is evolving as consumers gravitate toward 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗹𝗼𝘄‑𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. From innovative production methods to changing consumption habits, wine is becoming more diverse, mindful, and lifestyle‑driven.

For businesses, staying ahead of these trends means unlocking new opportunities in 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 across global markets.

👉 Read the full insights here:
https://newsbites.hktdc.com/trend/wine-2026/

Wine in 2026–2027 is being reshaped by three simultaneous forces: (1) moderation and “alcohol-appropriate” occasions, (2) climate pressure that rewards

05/06/2026

To accelerate the digitalisation of financing, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched 20 pilot projects in collaboration with 21 banks to run throughout 2026 and 2027. These projects, which will also engage relevant government agencies and key stakeholders, are part of , a public–private partnership introduced by the HKMA last year. CargoX aims to centralise cargo and trade data to make it easier for banks to verify transactions and conduct credit assessments, improving access to trade finance. It will also explore the potential role of CorpID and examine ways to incorporate trading data from the Chinese Mainland and ASEAN markets to enhance 's connectivity with key trade corridors.

As part of its mission to support business and commerce, the is also helping companies leverage advances in digital trade to unlock new efficiencies, mitigate risks and enable sustainable growth. More than 200 SMEs attended a digital trade masterclass last year that was co-hosted by the HKTDC and the International Chamber of Commerce Digital Standards Initiative. A digital trade workshop will also be a key highlight at this year's Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference ( ).

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Project aims to help SMEs tackle growing complexity in global trade.