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The innovation focus is shifting from Europe and the US to Asiaedit
Your Story – Online
The day before yesterday, I have been at a dinner to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the handover from Hong Kong – meeting the ambassadors from China, Singapore, Laos and, of course, the director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade office, and the Head of the Unit for East Asia from the Foreign Office discussing Asia-Pacific Weeks, for instance, or how to intensify cooperation with Singapore, or what to do with China in the future.
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Is VJ Bani Going To Hong Kong?edit
The Economic Times – Online
After a lot of celebrities vacationing abroad, VJ Bani is now going to make us all envy with her upcoming trip to Hong Kong. Ileana D’cruz went to Fiji, Parineeti and Sonam explored Dubai and now our favourite Roadie Bani is all set to enjoy Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design competition announcededit
SME Times – Online
Hong Kong is a hub of world international brands, with the perfect soil to cultivate talented designers in various areas. This was evident when the results of the 34th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition were announced at a 29 August press conference of the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair.
Asia’s signature Centrestage to begin on September 6edit
Fibre2 Fashion – Online
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the second edition of Asia’s signature fashion event, Centrestage, is all set to begin on September 6. Ahead of the event, a campaign Hong Kong in Fashion has begun on August 15 and will end on September 30. The campaign features over 90 public events promoting fashion, trends and creativity.
These Cute, Art-Inspired QR Codes Lead Tourists on Walking Tours in Hong Kongedit
True Viral News – Online
Central is best known as Hong Kong’s business district, but the Hong Kong Tourism Board is trying to get people more interested in it as a place to sightsee and find hidden treasures, like temples, galleries and street food. It grouped the Central district and neighboring Sheung Wan into an area it’s calling “Old Town Central.
Hong Kong Tourism Board Organises Travel Missionedit
Mail Today – Print
The Hong Kong Tourism Board organised its annual travel mission in India from August 21 to 25, covering four markets of Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi. The four city travel mission will enable Indian travel trade to get insights into what Hong Kong has to offer different groups of travellers.
Cathay Pacific eyeing more tie-ups with Indian carriersedit
The Hindu Business Line – Online
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flag carrier, is open to more tie-ups with Indian carriers, Mark Sutch, Regional General Manager for South Asia, West Asia and Africa, told BusinessLine. The airline already has interline agreements — commercial agreements between airlines which ease passenger travel through one to another — with Air India and Jet Airways.