Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok

Why does Hong Kong consistently rank as a top choice for international talent? 🌏✨ Policy. Legislation. Investment. That’s how the HKSAR Government brings talent in, said Jason Chang, the Chairman of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Building on strong trade, commerce and investment ties, Hong Kong and Australia are strengthening collaboration in education, healthcare, artificial intelligence and technology.💡 Mr Chang highlighted that Hong Kong is widely regarded as an ideal hub for foreign firms to set up their headquarters. At the same time, the city is also a gateway for Chinese Mainland companies to go overseas and “a very good location for global procurement” given its central position.

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Hong Kong: a familiar, trusted partner for Australian businesses Hong Kong is seeing a revival of businesses coming to the city, not only from Australia but also from other countries, according to Jason Chang, the chairman of the world’s largest Australian chamber of commerce.

Hong Kong economy expanded robustly in the first quarter of 2026. According to the advance estimates on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released on May 5, real GDP grew by 5.9% over a year earlier in the first quarter, accelerating from the revised 4.0% growth in the preceding quarter, and marking the strongest quarterly growth in nearly five years. On a seasonally adjusted quarter-to-quarter basis, real GDP rose notably by 2.9%.
Looking ahead, Hong Kong’s economic growth outlook remains positive, underpinned by strong global demand for artificial intelligence-related electronics, sustained growth in visitor arrivals and robust cross-boundary financial activities. Relatively solid business and consumer sentiment is expected to continue supporting domestic demand.

According to the external merchandise trade statistics released on April 28, the values of Hong Kong’s total exports and imports of goods in March 2026 both recorded year-on-year increases, at 35.8% and 41.2% respectively. Exports to most markets and of most major commodities sustained strong growth.
For the first quarter of 2026 as a whole, the value of total exports of goods increased by 32% over the same period in 2025. The value of imports of goods increased by 37%.
Looking ahead, global demand for AI-related electronic products remains robust and should provide staunch support to the performance of Hong Kong’s merchandise exports.

Discover why Hong Kong is an attractive base for overseas businesses from Britain and beyond.🌏🏙️ Supported by its trusted common law system, business-friendly government policies, talent attraction schemes and strategic role as a gateway to the Chinese Mainland and Southeast Asia, the city remains a competitive global business hub. So says Jeremy Sheldon, chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (BritCham), who shared his views with The Standard. BritCham launched the Asia’s World City x BritCham campaign to emphasize the city’s unique role as a super-connector for China and the wider region within the global economy.✨
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HK’s legal system, gateway to Mainland boost investor confidence Hong Kong stands as a competitive global business hub – underscoring the city’s strength as a great place to work - backed by its robust common law system, a business-friendly government, and targeted talent policies, all the while serving as a strategic springboard for businesses to access the ...

Outstanding results for Hong Kong!🎓🌟 Once again, our city shines bright in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026!
A record-breaking 8 local universities have reached the Top 100, including debut appearances by the Education University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University. The University of Hong Kong remains our top-ranked institution at #6, while the Chinese University of Hong Kong also holds strong in the Top 10.

With over 900 universities across 36 countries and territories evaluated, these rankings reflect Hong Kong’s rising education competitiveness and continued investment in higher education.

🏉 The Hong Kong Sevens celebrated its 50th anniversary by welcoming over 113,000 fans from Hong Kong and around the world to Kai Tak Sports Park for a spectacular tournament (Apr 17-19).

South Africa emerged victorious by defeating defending champs Argentina (35-7) in the men's final to win the title for the first time. New Zealand continued their dominance of the women's competition, beating Australia 19-14 to secure their fourth consecutive Hong Kong Sevens triumph.

Congratulations to the Hong Kong, China men’s team for clinching the Melrose Claymores title for the third consecutive year, with a 19-15 win over Japan.

With thrilling matches, vibrant entertainment and joyful fan village experiences, the three-day rugby extravaganza once again showcased Hong Kong as a premier international hub for major events.✨ See you at the Sevens next year!🎉

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According to the full-year data for 2025 released by Airports Council International on April 14, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was crowned the busiest cargo airport in the world, with cargo throughput reaching 5.07 million tonnes during the year. HKIA has topped the global ranking for the 15th time since 2010🎉.

HKIA has continued to roll out new initiatives to strengthen its air cargo capabilities. The Air-Land Fresh Lane, jointly established by Hong Kong and Guangdong in 2025, streamlines customs procedures and enhances cross-boundary transshipment efficiency. The first phase permanent facilities of the HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park are now under development, and expected to raise annual handling capacity to beyond one million tonnes upon full operation.

CON-CON HONG KONG 2026 (April 4-5), the first edition of Hong Kong’s homegrown flagship IP cultural event🎉, wrapped up at AsiaWorld-Expo with strong buzz, big crowds and non-stop energy across exhibitions, live music, licensing showcases and IP business matching. Featuring 5 immersive “Mega-Event IP” and over 80 major brands, including more than 60 local brands, the event spotlighted the exciting possibilities when IP meets tech, content, retail, live performance and community culture. The event also underscored Hong Kong’s importance as Asia’s cross-industry IP trend-culture hub🌟.

According to “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" published by the World Trade Organization, Hong Kong ranked as the world's fifth-largest trading entity in merchandise trade in 2025, two places up from 2024, after the Chinese Mainland, the United States, Germany and the Netherlands. If the European Union is taken as a single trading entity, Hong Kong ranks fourth.

The report fully demonstrated that despite the challenges brought about by geopolitics and trade protectionism in the past year, Hong Kong's external trade remained resilient and achieved encouraging results. To know more: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202604/02/P2026040200335.htm?fontSize=1

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เสียงชื่นชมพุ่งทะยานสู่ฟ้าให้กับประตูสู่โลกของฮ่องกง! ✈️ สนามบินนานาชาติฮ่องกง (Hong Kong International Airport: HKIA) คว้ารางวัลสนามบินที่ดีที่สุดในโลกจาก Global Travel Awards 2026 โดยได้รับคะแนนโหวตจากนักเดินทางหลายล้านคนที่ยกย่องความเป็นเลิศทั้งด้านโครงสร้างพื้นฐานการบินและประสบการณ์ผู้โดยสาร

HKIA ยังสานต่อความสำเร็จในงาน TTG China Travel Awards 2026 ด้วยการคว้ารางวัล “สนามบินที่ดีที่สุดในประเทศจีน” เป็นปีที่สามติดต่อกัน อีกทั้งยังได้รับการยกย่องจาก Skytrax ให้เป็นผู้ชนะในสาขา “กระบวนการรักษาความปลอดภัยสนามบินยอดเยี่ยมของโลก” และ “ห้องน้ำสนามบินยอดเยี่ยมของโลก” ในงาน World Airport Awards 2026 ตอกย้ำความมุ่งมั่นด้านความปลอดภัย การบริการ และประสบการณ์การเดินทางระดับเวิลด์คลาส ขอเสียงปรบมือให้สนามบินอันยอดเยี่ยมของเรา! 👏

Sky-high acclaim for Hong Kong’s gateway to the world!✈️ Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been crowned the world’s best airport at the Global Travel Awards 2026, with millions of travellers voting to recognise its excellence in aviation infrastructure and passenger experience.

HKIA also extended its winning streak at the 2026 TTG China Travel Awards, taking home the “Best Airport in China” award for the third year in a row. To top it off, HKIA was named by Skytrax as the winner of “World’s Best Airport Security Processing” and “World’s Best Airport Washrooms” at the 2026 World Airport Awards, reaffirming its commitment to safety, service and a first-class travel experience. Three cheers for our amazing airport!👏

According to the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 39 Report published today (March 26), Hong Kong’s overall rating increased further by one point📈to 765, maintaining third place globally and first place in Asia Pacific. The rating gaps with first place (New York) and second place (London) were only two points and one point respectively.

The report reaffirms Hong Kong’s leading position and strengths as an international financial centre🌟. Learn more: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202603/26/P2026032600501.htm?fontSize=1